The impact of HIV infection on clinical presentation and mortality among persons with hepatocellular carcinoma in Kampala, Uganda

The impact of HIV infection on clinical presentation and mortality among persons with hepatocellular carcinoma in Kampala, Uganda

Abstract Background HIV infection is associated with more rapid progression of some comorbidities. This study assessed the impact of HIV-infection on the presentation and outcome of HCC. Methods HCC patients attending the Mulago National Referral Hospital in Uganda were enrolled into a natural histo...

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Main Authors: Sara K. Nsibirwa, Jim Aizire, Julie Nabweteme Mugerwa, David L. Thomas, Ponsiano Ocama, Gregory D. Kirk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-04-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
Mortality
Human immunodeficiency virus
Sub-saharan Africa
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-023-08164-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-023-08164-5

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