HIV and hepatitis coinfection

1 December 2003. Related: On the web.

Update on chronic hepatitis C in HIV/HCV-coinfected patients: viral interactions and therapy

http://www.natap.org/2003/oct/102303_2.htm

This 5,000 word report provides a nice review of key topics in HCV/HIV co-infection. It is written by Norbert Brau, treating physician at Bronx VA Hospital, NYC. Here is the list of topics covered.

1. Significance of HCV in the HIV-infected population
2. Prevalence of HIV/HCV-coinfection
3. Interactions between HIV and HCV infection:
   • Influence of HIV infection on the course of chronic hepatitis
   • Influence of HCV infection on the course of HIV disease
4. Treatment of chronic HCV in HIV/HCV-coinfected patients
5. Lactic acidosis
6. Special considerations in HCV therapy for HIV-infected persons
7. Which HIV/HCV-coinfected patients should be treated for chronic hepatitis C and how?
8. Management of HIV/HCV-coinfected patients with end-stage liver disease:
   • Treatment for decompensated liver disease
   • Liver transplantation
9. Future research questions