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Mechanism of infection and immune response in Tuberculosis and Hepatitis B Virus co-infection
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  • Olanrewaju B. Morenikeji,
  • Muyiwa S. Adegbaju,
  • Bukunmi G. Adedokun,
  • Fiyinfoluwa D. Ojeniyi,
  • Itunuoluwa C. Oyelayo,
  • Grace O. Morenikeji,
  • Raven E. King,
  • Adriana E. Gallas,
  • Oluyinka O. Opaleye,
  • Olugbenga Olowe A,
  • Bolaji N. Thomas,
  • Olusola Ojurongbe
Olanrewaju B. Morenikeji
University of Pittsburgh Bradford

Corresponding Author:obm3@pitt.edu

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Muyiwa S. Adegbaju
Rochester Institute of Technology
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Bukunmi G. Adedokun
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
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Fiyinfoluwa D. Ojeniyi
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
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Itunuoluwa C. Oyelayo
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
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Grace O. Morenikeji
University of Pittsburgh Bradford
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Raven E. King
University of Pittsburgh Bradford
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Adriana E. Gallas
University of Pittsburgh Bradford
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Oluyinka O. Opaleye
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
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Olugbenga Olowe A
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
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Bolaji N. Thomas
Rochester Institute of Technology
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Olusola Ojurongbe
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
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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.
12 Dec 2024Submitted to Immunology
13 Dec 2024Submission Checks Completed
13 Dec 2024Assigned to Editor
13 Dec 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
19 Dec 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned