Author/Editor		Seme, K; Poljak, M; Marin, IJ; Tomažič, J; Vidmar, L
Title		Hepatitis C virus infection in HIV-1 positive individuals from Slovenia
Type		članek
Source		Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannon Adriat
Vol. and No.		Letnik 11, št. 2
Publication year		2002
Volume		str. 41-3
Language		eng
Abstract		The incidence of infection by hepatitis C virus (HCV) is increased among HIV infected individuals, reflecting shared epidemiological risks. The aim of our study was to determine the prevalence of HCV infection among 136 HIV-1-positive individuals from Slovenia. The overall prevalence of HCV infection in HIVpositive individuals was 16.9%, which is among the lowest prevalence found in similar studies from other European countries. The prevalence of HIV and HCV co-infection was the highest in hemophiliacs and intravenous drug users. A significant difference in HCV infection prevalence between blood and sexual exposure risk groups was found (76% vs. 1.9% respectively, p<0.01).
Descriptors		HIV SEROPOSITIVITY HEPATITIS C-LIKE VIRUSES HEPATITIS C COMORBIDITY PREVALENCE INCIDENCE SLOVENIA RISK FACTORS HEMOPHILIA SUBSTANCE ABUSE, INTRAVENOUS