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ArticleJournal of neurovirology2019

Hepatitis C virus-related factors associated WITH cognitive performance in HIV-HCV-coinfected patients.

Massimiliano Fabbiani, Nicoletta Ciccarelli, Valeria Castelli, Alessandro Soria, Alberto Borghetti, Elisa Colella, Davide Moschese, Manuela Valsecchi, Arianna Emiliozzi, Andrea Gori and 3 more

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Article in Journal of neurovirology, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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13 authors.

Massimiliano FabbianiInfectious Diseases Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, viale Golgi 19, 27100, Pavia, Italy. massimiliano.fabbiani@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-1343-812X
Nicoletta CiccarelliDepartment of Psychology, Catholic University, Largo Gemelli 1, 20123, Milan, Italy.
Valeria CastelliInfectious Diseases Unit, S. Gerardo Hospital, via Pergolesi 33, 20900, Monza, Italy.
Alessandro SoriaInfectious Diseases Unit, S. Gerardo Hospital, via Pergolesi 33, 20900, Monza, Italy.
Alberto BorghettiInstitute of Clinical Infectious Diseases, Fondazione Gemelli, IRCCS, Catholic University, Largo Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.
Elisa ColellaInfectious Diseases Unit, S. Gerardo Hospital, via Pergolesi 33, 20900, Monza, Italy.
Davide MoscheseInstitute of Clinical Infectious Diseases, Fondazione Gemelli, IRCCS, Catholic University, Largo Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.
Manuela ValsecchiInfectious Diseases Unit, S. Gerardo Hospital, via Pergolesi 33, 20900, Monza, Italy.
Arianna EmiliozziInstitute of Clinical Infectious Diseases, Fondazione Gemelli, IRCCS, Catholic University, Largo Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.
Andrea GoriInfectious Diseases Unit, S. Gerardo Hospital, via Pergolesi 33, 20900, Monza, Italy.
Andrea De LucaDepartment of Medical Biotechnologies, University of Siena, viale Bracci 16, 53100, Siena, Italy.
Alessandra BanderaInfectious Diseases Unit, S. Gerardo Hospital, via Pergolesi 33, 20900, Monza, Italy.
Simona Di GiambenedettoInstitute of Clinical Infectious Diseases, Fondazione Gemelli, IRCCS, Catholic University, Largo Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The contribution of HCV-related variables to cognitive impairment in HIV-HCV-coinfected patients has been poorly investigated. We selected HIV-HCV-coinfected patients undergoing cognitive examination (exploring memory, language, speed of mental processing and fine motor function) at three clinical centres. Cognitive performance was evaluated using Z-transformed scores. Logistic regression analysis was used to investigate variables associated to cognitive impairment (defined as a composite Z-score ≤ - 1). Overall, 146 HIV-HCV-coinfected patients were enrolled. Median HCV-RNA was 6.2logU/mL. HCV genotype 1a/b was the most represented (53.4%). Liver fibrosis was mild (Fib4 ≤ 1.45) in the majority of patients (44.5%). Global cognitive impairment was diagnosed in 35 (24%) subjects. Exploring each domain, a higher proportion of impairment was observed for memory (37%) followed by speed of mental processing (32.2%), fine motor functioning (24%) and language (18.5%). Among HCV-related variables, the duration of HCV infection was independently associated with global cognitive impairment (aOR 1.13 per +1 year, p = 0.016) and abnormal speed of mental processing (aOR 1.16 per +1 year, p = 0.001), while higher HCV-RNA was independently associated to fine motor functioning impairment (aOR 1.98 per +1log, p = 0.037). HCV genotype, fibrosis stage, transaminases or bilirubin levels were not related to cognitive performance. Of note, integrase inhibitor (InSTI) use was independently associated to a pathological performance in fine motor functioning (aOR 3.34, p = 0.035) and memory (aOR 3.70, p = 0.014). In conclusion, the duration of HCV infection and HCV-RNA load showed an association with cognitive impairment, suggesting a role of hepatitis-related factors in the development of cognitive disorders in HIV-HCV-coinfected patients. The association between InSTI use and altered cognitive performance should prompt investigations about potential neurotoxicity of these drugs.

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AdultCognitive DysfunctionCoinfectionCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHepacivirusHepatitis CHIV InfectionsHIV Integrase InhibitorsHumansMaleMiddle AgedHIV Integrase InhibitorsAIDSCognitive impairmentHCVHIVLiver fibrosis

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