How To Manage HCV When You Have Hiv

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Strategies for Managing Opportunistic Infections

Introduction Opportunistic Infections and HIV Disease Preventing Infections in the First Place Treating Infections as They Occur Preventive Treatment for OIs Maintenance Therapy A Final Word on Strategies for Managing Opportunistic Infections List of AIDS-Defining OIs from the Centers for Disease Control Introduction HIV ( human immunodeficiency virus ) infects the cells of your body's immune system. It then impairs how...

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HCV + HIV and Decompensation

Dear Doctor,My friend had HCV/HIV and is now decompensated. It has not gotten too bad, it has been manageable. Nevertheless, we are looking around at the options. There are not many for people with HIV/HCV as you well know. What should he do? Try to...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

Dear Jeff,There are some transplant centers around the country that are considering transplanting HIV+ patients. A living related donor that is willing to donate part of their liver may be helpful in that regard. Some people are trying long term low... Read more »

HIV+ & HCV

My wife has both HIV & HCV. Her VL is 20,000 and CD4 510. She was on meds Zerit + Hydrea + Videx and had undetectable VL for 6 months. Recently her liver function test was bad & she had to stop all meds. She has been off meds for nearly 2...

Response from J. B. Molaghan, N.P., A.C.R.N.

San Francisco General Hospital

HelloThe problem of patients suffering from complications of Hepatitis C and HIV disease is becoming more challenging. Many of the medications used to treat HIV disease has can harm the liver of people infected with HCV. Has your wife ever been... Read more »

HCV and HIV co-infection

Co-infected with both HIV and HCV, I've decided to decline treatment for both. Biopsy of my liver reveals early stage 3 w/ bridged fibrosis. HIV numbers are lower than ever (cd4 300, vl 15,000). Please tell me what I can expect in the future...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

I am more concerned about your hepatitis C than your HIV infection. Your hepatitis C is advanced and I would strongly recommend that you discuss treatment with your physician. Although there can be side effects related to treatment, they are usually... Read more »

HIV/HBV/HCV triple infection

I have all 3 viruses.HBV DNA is undetectable with Tenofovir/FTC and together with Nevirapine,my HIV is undetectable also.I was diagnosed with both of these in 1990.I am monitored every 4 months at the hospital and in March 2009 my liver function...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Since you had newly elevated liver tests, recent acquisition and a falling HCV RNA down to 6,276 just before treatment, I would be inclined to only treat for 24 weeks. This level is extremely low and your immune system was obviously working to... Read more »

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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 »

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 »

HCV HIV coinfection?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Please help - i had -ve HIV and HCV antibody tests at 12wks5days although i have experienced a lot of symptoms:
Please, can somebody help me. I am really frightened.
I had receptive anal sex (condom, but no lube so may have damaged condom) and gave... 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 »

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