Mechanism of infection and immune response in Tuberculosis and Hepatitis
B Virus co-infection
Abstract
This review examines the concurrent infection of Tuberculosis (TB) and
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), with a specific focus on the intricate
connections between these pathogens and their effects on public health.
The co-infection of TB and HBV poses considerable difficulties in
diagnosis and treatment due to the combined immunopathogenic effects of
the two diseases and the limitations of existing therapies. Here, we
examined the etiology, immunological response, and clinical symptoms of
tuberculosis (TB) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections, both
separately and when they occur together. We emphasized the need for
innovative diagnostic biomarkers and sophisticated therapy approaches,
such as antibacterial and antiviral medications as well as therapeutic
vaccinations, to enhance patient outcomes. We also pointed out that
research efforts focusing on personalized medicine strategies and the
advancement of novel therapies that specifically target the distinct
characteristics of TB and HBV co-infection are imperative. Finally, this
review offered a comprehensive impact of dual infection on public
health, proposed potential directions for future study and enhancements
in clinical management.