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Hepatocyte-Hepatic Stellate Cell Axis In Potentiation Of Alcohol And Hiv-Induced Liver Injury, Moses O. New-Aaron
Hepatocyte-Hepatic Stellate Cell Axis In Potentiation Of Alcohol And Hiv-Induced Liver Injury, Moses O. New-Aaron
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a global threat, with approximately 38.4 million active infections and 33 million HIV-related deaths since the first case. While many may be tempted to think of HIV as a relic of the past, emerging data suggests otherwise. By the end of 2021, approximately 1.5 million HIV incidences and 650 000 mortalities were reported globally. The etiologies of HIV-related mortality are numerous. Liver disease is one of the leading etiologies of HIV-related mortality, especially in recent times of antiretroviral therapy (ART)-induced longevity among people living with HIV (PLWH). While co-infections with hepatotropic viruses notoriously contribute to …