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Hepatitis C and HIV – May 2007
Contents. 
HCV/HIV progression. 
Specific individuals 
New hepatitis C coinfection.
New hepatitis C infections in HIV-positive gay men
In the UK, most cases of acute hepatitis C (HCV) infection in people with HIV have been reported among HIV-positive gay men.
The majority of these cases occurred from sexual exposure, even though large studies in heterosexuals have shown that HCV is not easily transmitted sexually.
Long-term coinfection from blood products and injecting drug use
It is very common for people who became HIV-positive through blood products or sharing injection drug equipment, to also have HCV.
Most people in this situation have been living with both infections for many years.
Contents. HCV/HIV progression. Specific individuals New hepatitis C coinfection.
This is the web edition of the i-Base guide Hepatitis C for people living with HIV: testing,
coinfection, treatment and support. This guide is available in UK clinics.
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free printed copies or download a PDF version (657 Kb).
Information on this website is provided as a guide only. All treatment decisions should be taken in consultation with your doctor or other healthcare professional. Authors and credits. Full section index. Glossary.
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