Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody Dynamics Following Acute HCV Infection and Reinfection Among HIV-Infected Men Who Have Sex With Men

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Authors

Joost W. Vanhommerig · Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam

Xiomara V. Thomas · Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam

Jan T. M. van der Meer · Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam

Ronald B. Geskus · Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam

Sylvia M. Bruisten · GGD Amsterdam

Richard Molenkamp · Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam

Abstract

A decline of anti-HCV reactivity was associated with HCV RNA clearance. Seroreversion was very common following SVR. Upon reinfection, anti-HCV levels increased again. Monitoring anti-HCV levels might therefore be an effective alternative for diagnosis of HCV reinfection.

Topics & Keywords

Hepatitis C virus research Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Hepatitis B Virus Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Infectious Diseases

Volume 59, Issue 12, pp. 1678-1685

DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciu695

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