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Summary

  • The liver is an organ with many important functions, including processing drugs.
  • Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are serious viral infections that affect the liver.
  • Hepatitis B and C can lead to liver cirrhosis and liver cancer.
  • All people living with HIV should be tested for hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
  • Vaccinations are available to prevent hepatitis A and B, and everyone who is living with HIV and not already immune should receive them.
  • Co-infection with HIV and hepatitis B or hepatitis C (or both) is quite common.
  • HIV treatment can be safe and effective for people who also have hepatitis B or C.
  • Treatments are available for hepatitis B, some of which also work against HIV. But these seldom produce a cure.
  • New direct-acting antivirals for hepatitis C treatment are well tolerated and can cure most people.
  • Your HIV and hepatitis healthcare teams should work together to ensure you get the best possible care.

HIV & hepatitis

Published December 2017

Last reviewed December 2017

Next review December 2020

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Hepatitis information

For more information on hepatitis visit infohep.org.

Infohep is a project we're working on in partnership with the European Liver Patients Association (ELPA) and the World Hepatitis Alliance.

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Community Consensus Statement on Access to HIV Treatment and its Use for Prevention

Together, we can make it happen

We can end HIV soon if people have equal access to HIV drugs as treatment and as PrEP, and have free choice over whether to take them.

Launched today, the Community Consensus Statement is a basic set of principles aimed at making sure that happens.

The Community Consensus Statement is a joint initiative of AVAC, EATG, MSMGF, GNP+, HIV i-Base, the International HIV/AIDS Alliance, ITPC and NAM/aidsmap
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NAM’s information is intended to support, rather than replace, consultation with a healthcare professional. Talk to your doctor or another member of your healthcare team for advice tailored to your situation.