What is HIV and Hep C Coinfection?
Coinfection means that one is infected with more than one disease at the same time. A common coinfection for those with HIV is the HIV/Hep C coinfection.
Causes/Transmission
The cause and the transmission of coinfection is similar to each of these diseases individually. Please see the relevant sections here for more information.Symptoms
Coinfections can become serious more rapidly in people that are coinfected with HIV and Hep C relative to people that are not coinfected.Treatments
Coinfection treatment is more complex as it involves treating both HIV and Hep C.Resources
http://www.catie.ca/en/practical-guides/hiv-and-hepatitis-co-infection