Managing HCV/HIV coinfection

[...] the risk of cirrhosis, end-stage liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma is higher in coinfected cases. Because of the high prevalence of coinfection, it is recommended to investigate for HCV infection in all HIV-infected cases and vice versa.

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Published in:Indian journal of sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS 2009-07, Vol.30 (2), p.120
Main Authors: Danish, Fazal, Koul, Salman, Subhani, Fazal, Rabbani, Ahmed, Yasmin, Saeeda
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcohol use
Hepatitis
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
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Summary:[...] the risk of cirrhosis, end-stage liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma is higher in coinfected cases. Because of the high prevalence of coinfection, it is recommended to investigate for HCV infection in all HIV-infected cases and vice versa.
ISSN:2589-0557
2589-0565
DOI:10.4103/0253-7184.62771