Hepatitis C for people living with HIV

HIV treatment is now highly effective and modern HCV drugs cure more than 95% people. These meds are called directly acting antivirals (DAAs).

Introduction

What is hepatitis C?

How is HCV transmitted?

HCV and HIV coinfection

HCV and pregnancy

Natural history of hepatitis C

Finding out you have HCV – and getting support

Testing and monitoring

Introduction to DAAs: treatment and management

Treatment guidelines

Further links and information

How can I protect my liver?

PDFs and downloads

References

Feedback

Credits and disclaimer

Thanks to doctors in the medical advisory group: Sanjay Bhagani, Duncan Churchill, Ed Ong, Alison Rodger and Chris Taylor.

Also to the community advisory group for review comments to all previous editions and to Beth Higgins for drawings.

Cover design and original layout of print edition by No Days Off. Produced by HIV i-Base.

Disclaimer: information in this booklet is not intended to replace information from your doctor. Decisions relating to treatment should always be taken in consultation with your doctor.

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