Hepatitus B Hiv

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hepatitus b & hepatitus c

I have recently donated blood.I have received a letter stating that I tested postitive for either hepatitus b or c, they were not positive which. I have never used any drugs, needles or had any blood transfusions. I have recently had a redioactive...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

If the blood bank said you might have hepatitis, you should take that letter to your MD and get tested for hepatitis B,C and HIV. It is possible that one of them might be a false positive. It is silly to guess, however, go get tested! DTD... Read more »

Are gay men considered high risk for hepatitus B? How many years after the last hepatitus B and A boosters should gay men get another?

Are gay men considered high risk for hepatitus B? How many years after the last hepatitus B booster... Read more »

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H. »

relationship between Hepatitus B and HIV

Is there a relationship in any way? Do a high percentage of HIV+ individuals also test concurrently... Read more »

Response from Cal Cohen, M.D., M.S. »

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International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care

Focus on Hepatitis: HIV/HCV Coinfection and CVD Risk

Coinfection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) increases the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in HIV-positive patients, according to a study published in the January 11, 2007, edition of the journal AIDS . The investigators found that the... Read more »

Telaprevir Under Study for HIV/HCV Coinfection

The investigational hepatitis C virus (HCV) protease inhibitor telaprevir -- the furthest along of the new directly targeted antiviral agents -- is now being tested in HIV/HCV coinfected individuals. The drug has demonstrated good antiviral activity... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Meta-Analysis: Increased Mortality Associated With Hepatitis C in HIV-Infected Persons Is Unrelated to HIV Disease Progression

It is unclear whether co-infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) increases mortality in HIV patients during the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Using meta-analysis, the study authors estimated the effect of HCV infection on HIV... Read more »

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Hepatitus C and pregnancy

Posted by stevetrip, 1 Reply

Can a guy with Hep C pass it on to his wife and have a baby born with Hep C? Read more »

Anyone out there coinfected w/ HIV/HCV?

Posted by AMERIBOI2003, 1 Reply

Hi guys new to web site. Wanting info from anyone who has or is doing treatment for Hepatitus C. What has been your experiences. Interested in sharing w/me to help me make the best decision. I have yet to start treatment for the Hepatitus. Read more »

HIV and HEP-C in NYC

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I'm 36 years old, HIV+ and recently diagnosed with Hepatitus-C. the combination scares me and isolates me one step further from those with only the common thread of HIV. I'm interested in establishing contact with others in the same boat for mutual... Read more »

HIV and HEP C

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

what is the ratio of individuals who has HIV is also infected with the Hepititis C virus?

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