Research Article

Virologic Outcome of Using Tenofovir/Emtricitabine to Treat Hepatitis B in HIV-Coinfected Patients

Table 1

Baseline characteristics of 3TC-naΓ―ve and experienced groups.

3TC naΓ―ve
( 𝑛 = 1 2 )
3TC experienced
( 𝑛 = 1 9 )

Mean Age4645 𝑃 = . 8 9
Male, % of patients83%89% 𝑃 = . 5 4
Mean HBV DNA level (IU/mL)5.8 Γ— 1077.6 Γ— 107 𝑃 = . 6 0
Mean ALT
level (IU/L)
4682 𝑃 = . 1 0
Mean CD4
count (cells/mm3)
155333 𝑃 = . 0 0 3
Mean HIV RNA level (Copies/mL)59,28530,034 𝑃 = . 1 7
HBeAg positive, no. of pts (%)7 (58%)11 (69%) 𝑃 = . 7 2 8
HCV infection10