Women and HIV/HCV co-infection
Abstract
Key take-home messages
- HIV/HCV co-infection increases risk of vertical transmission of both HCV and HIV, and cesarean delivery is recommended.
- In the studies identified, few gender differences were found to exist in
- referral to, initiation of, or adherence to HAART for co-infected individuals.
- HAART is safe and effective for co-infected women.
Authors
The Ontario HIV Treatment Network: Rapid Response Service
Year
2010
Topics
- Population(s)
- Women
- General HIV+ population
- Engagement and Care Cascade
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Biomedical interventions
- Co-infections
- Hepatitis B, C
