How Long Does HCV Last

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Exposure to HCV, negative antibody and HCV RNA...should get tested again?

Hello. Two months ago I was exposed to hepatitis c through a needle stick. Soon after my exposure (2 weeks) I had a hep c antibody test. That came back negative and I was relieved. However, I have read that there is a "window period" in...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Since you had a needlestick exposure and know exactly the date of your exposure...yes I think you can feel comfortable knowing that if there is no virus by now in your blood, you are not infected. If you would like to read more look at the CDC site... Read more »

HCV BLOOD!

How long can the HCV live outside the body? Can anything like water reactivate it?Thanks!!... Read more »

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hcv shot

how long does the hcv shot last once given... Read more »

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Higher HCV RNA Levels Associated With Greater Early T-Cell Activation and CD4+ Cell Depletion Among Antiretroviral-Naive, HIV/HCV-Coinfected Patients

There's nothing like hearing the results of studies directly from those who actually conducted the research. It is these women and men who are transforming HIV treatment and care. In this interview, you'll meet one of these impressive HIV... Read more »

Hepatitis C (HCV) and HIV/AIDS

Table of Contents What Is Hepatitis? What Is Hepatitis C? How Is HCV Spread? Prevention of HCV Testing for HCV Women and Hepatitis C HIV and HCV Co-Infection Taking Care of Yourself What Is Hepatitis? Hepatitis is an... Read more »

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 »

Focus on Hepatitis: HIV/HCV Coinfection Exacerbates ESLD Risk

Patients coinfected with HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are more likely to develop end-stage liver disease (ESLD) compared to patients who are HCV-monoinfected, according to a study presented by French researchers at the XVI International AIDS... Read more »

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HIV/HCV

Posted by Jackie__Blue, 1 Reply

Strange things going on. My husband can't go outside in the daylight without the back of his hands blistering. He has some other symptoms also. Seems it may be related to his liver.

The blisters may well be from Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (still... Read more »

Multi-infections of HBV, HCV, HIV+

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

This sounds like science fiction, but.....
I have infected with HBV for around 20 years or so. The same applies to Hiv+. HCV occured about 16 years ago. I have no trouble with either of the HCV or HBV after initial liver enzyme elevation and... Read more »

Anyone out there coinfected w/ HIV/HCV?

Posted by AMERIBOI2003, 3 Replies

New to this site and I would like to talk to anyone who may be coinfected w/ HIV/HCV. Anyone who has gone through treatment for HCV. Can answers some questions that I have to help me weigh all of my considerations for treatment. Read more »

Friends of the HIV and HCV Communities

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Friends of the HIV and HCV Communities:

In preface I want you to understand how fortunate I feel to live
in the United States under the care of excellent physicians and
with access to the medications I need. I have spent many hours
wondering and... Read more »

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