Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Seroprevalence in Children Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy for Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 Infection in China, 2005-2009

Abstract

The high prevalence of HBV and HCV coinfection in HIV-infected children in China receiving ART demands routine screening for viral hepatitis coinfection, intensive prevention of childhood HBV and HCV transmission, and modification of the management of pediatric HIV infection.