Hepatic Disease in HIV-Infected Patients
Summary
- Timing of Hepatitis C Virus Treatment Initiation
- Multiple international guidelines agree that HCV treatment should be considered in the HCV/HIV-coinfected person
- Immediate treatment should be prioritized in HCV/HIV-coinfected patients due to increased risk of hepatic complications (Management Guidelines)[AASLD-IDSA HCV]
- In patients with CD4+ cell count < 200 cells/mm3, it may be preferable to improve the CD4+ cell count by initiating ART before HCV treatment
- Genotype 1 HCV/HIV Coinfection
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