Advanced liver fibrosis by transient elastography, <scp>F</scp>ibrosis 4, and alanine aminotransferase/platelet ratio index among <scp>A</scp>sian hepatitis <scp>C</scp> with and without human immunodeficiency virus infection: Role of vitamin <scp>D</scp> levels

Abstract

HIV infection, Fib-4 score > 1.45, and hypovitaminosis D are strong and independent predictors for the presence of advanced fibrosis in our HCV-infected patients. These data highlight the urgent need of HCV treatment and vitamin D supplement in resource-limited settings.