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HIV and Hepatitis C Co-Infection

Are you HIV positive and newly diagnosed with hepatitis C (Hep C)?Do you have one virus and think youmight be infected with the other? If so, this brochure answers somebasic questions about living withboth HIV and Hep C. What is HIV and Hep Cco-infection? When people have HIV and another major infectionsuch as Hep C, they are co-infected. HIV is a virusthat attacks the immune system, killing the CD4+cells that help the body fight off...

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Hepatitis affecting AIDS

How does Hepatitis C affect AIDS...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

That is a good question. There are several studies, one from Italy and one from the Atlanta VA that suggest that HCV has no effect on HIV. However, it does appear that some studies show the opposite effect i.e., that HCV does increase perinatal... Read more »

truth about hepatitis' affect on antibody testing

Dear Dr. LittleI have read conflicting information about hepatitis' affect on the antibody test.You had stating to a person that was exposed to HCV through blood that they may have to test beyond 3 months. You said that HCV can delay...

Response from Susan Little, M.D.

University of California San Diego

The key word is "MAY" delay HIV seroconversion. It has been reported in the literature - VERY RARELY - and as such, repeat HIV testing beyond 6 months MIGHT be considered if Hep C coinfection has been documented. This is rare enough that... Read more »

hepatitis b affects cd4 counts?

does hepatitis b or c affect the cd4 count of a hiv person?...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Great question. I have wondered about this a long time. We are starting to gather information about this but it is very preliminary. We did a study a few years ago to look at CD4 counts of HIV-NEGATIVE persons with cirrhosis (advanced liver disease)... Read more »

Low CD4 with Hepatitis side affect

My friend has taken the vaccination for Hepatitis B before he starts the treatment. After starting the treatment for four months, his ALT increase from 76 to 195 as he takes D4T, 3TC, NVP. Is this the signal of hepatitis B or C or a drug side...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

At such a low CD4 count, the likelihood of nevirapine-associated hepatitis is quite low. It would be important to see if this can be related to viral hepatitis as you suggest, as this may be seen with chronic hepatitis C, typically. The D4T may... Read more »

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Hepatities

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Is a Rash on the face and back along with burning in the legs and shoulders associated with any of the Hep a.c.d.? in otherwords are the nerve endings affected to produce a feeling of chills [without fever] ?

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Hepatitis C and Coinfection

Posted by statusCunknown, 1 Reply

Hi, I'm new to this board and wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself.

My name is Shari and I am not infected with HIV, (this by shear luck only). I AM infected with Hepatitis C and the virus has caused severe damage to my liver.

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HIV & Hepatitis Treatment Educator

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HIV & Hepatitis Treatment Educator

NATAP is a non-profit corporation with 501(c)3 Federal tax status. Its
mission is to educate individuals about HIV and hepatitis treatment as well
as to advocate on behalf of people living with HIV/AIDS. NATAP... Read more »

dear gmanbil Can HIV affect the liver?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

dear gman,hiv itself affect the liver,while NOT on meds?,
my liver enzymes are always raised.my recent DNA PCR WAS NEG,for HIV.

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