Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis B and C Coinfection: Pathogenic Interactions, Natural History, and Therapy

I, Introduction.................................................................................................................265

n. HIV and H B V ....................................................................................................... .....266 A. Epidemiology and Prevention ....................................................................266 B. Pathogenesis o f HBV and Effects o f Immunosuppression with HTV 266 C. Natural History o f HBV in HTV-Infected In d iv id u a ls............................267 D. T h e r a p y ....................................................................................................... .....269