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2. Hepatitis C and HIV coinfection - Wikipedia

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   Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) co-infection is a multi-faceted, chronic condition that significantly impacts public health.According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 2 to 15% of those infected with HIV are also affected by HCV, increasing their risk of morbidity and mortality due to accelerated liver disease.

3. Coinfection - Wikipedia

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   Coinfection is the simultaneous infection of a host by multiple pathogen species. In virology , coinfection includes simultaneous infection of a single cell by two or more virus particles. An example is the coinfection of liver cells with hepatitis B virus and hepatitis D virus , which can arise incrementally by initial infection followed by ...

4. Hepatitis C - Wikipedia

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   Hepatitis C is an infectious disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) that primarily affects the liver; [2] it is a type of viral hepatitis. [6] During the initial infection period, people often have mild or no symptoms. [1] Early symptoms can include fever, dark urine, abdominal pain, and yellow tinged skin. [1]

5. Here's What Hepatitis C Actually Is—and How You Get It - AOL

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   “Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus,” says Dr. Dieterich. “It is transmitted through the blood, so IV drug use is a major driver of the virus, especially now due to the heroin epidemic.

6. Category:Hepatitis C - Wikipedia

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   Pages in category "Hepatitis C" ... Hepatitis C and HIV coinfection; The Hepatitis C Trust; Hepatitis C vaccine; HONOReform; I. Initiative for Medicines, Access, and ...

7. Viral hepatitis - Wikipedia

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   Hepatitis A and hepatitis B can be prevented by vaccination. Effective treatments for hepatitis C are available but costly. [6] In 2013, about 1.5 million people died from viral hepatitis, most commonly due to hepatitis B and C. [6] East Asia, in particular Mongolia, is the region most affected. [6]