Hepatitis C Warning for HIV-Positive Men

A new report is calling for raised awareness of the risks posed by hepatitis C to gay men living with HIV.

The National AIDS Trust said the implications of hepatitis C and HIV co-infection on health can be severe, with liver disease one of the major causes of serious illness and fatality in HIV-positive people.

According to the Trust’s report, 7% of HIV positive gay men are co-infected with hepatitis C. In most cases, no symptoms are experienced after infection. Continue reading