October 17, 2025HIV Medicine

Trends in acute hepatitis B among people living with HIV over 25 years: Incidence and clinical outcomes

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Retrospective study analyzes acute hepatitis B incidence and clinical outcomes in HIV-positive individuals, indicating vaccination gaps.

Acute hepatitis B incidence among people living with HIV has declined but remains higher than the general population.
The overall incidence rate was 0.02 cases per 100 person-years, with a higher rate in the susceptible subgroup at 0.05.
The study involved a retrospective analysis of 5986 HIV-positive individuals over 25 years, revealing gaps in vaccination.
Universal vaccination and tenofovir therapy are crucial for controlling hepatitis B in HIV-positive populations.

Rueda et al. (2025) studied this question.

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