Key result
Liver cirrhosis was independently associated with the presence of anti-HEV in HIV-infected patients (23% vs 6% in patients without cirrhosis; OR 5.77, P=0.002).
Population
238 HIV-infected patients consecutively attending an out-patient clinic between April and May 2011. 140 had…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Association of anti-HEV with cirrhosis in HIV is hypothesis-generating; prospective studies needed before clinical implications.
Cross-Sectional (n=238)
Odds Ratio: 5.77
Absolute Event Rate: 23% vs 6%
p-value: p=0.002
There is a high prevalence of anti-HEV in HIV-infected patients, which is strongly associated with the presence of liver cirrhosis.
Jardí et al. (2012) conducted a cross-sectional in HIV infection (n=238). Liver cirrhosis vs. No liver cirrhosis was evaluated on Presence of anti-HEV (HEV IgG antibodies) (OR 5.77, p=0.002). Liver cirrhosis was independently associated with the presence of anti-HEV in HIV-infected patients (23% vs 6% in patients without cirrhosis; OR 5.77, P=0.002).
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