Immunopathogenesis of Hepatic Flare in HIV/Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)–Coinfected Individuals after the Initiation of HBV‐Active Antiretroviral Therapy

Abstract

Elevated HBV DNA and ALT levels before the initiation of HBV-active ART are risk factors for HF. The pathogenesis of HF after the initiation of HBV-active ART is probably consistent with immune restoration disease.