HIV/AIDS and Viral Hepatitis
Hepatitis B Testing and Vaccination
Hepatitis
B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are bloodborne viruses
transmitted primarily through sexual contact and injection drug use. Because
of these shared modes of transmission, a high proportion of adults at risk
for HIV infection are also at risk for HBV infection. HIV-positive persons
who become infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) are at increased risk for
developing chronic HBV infection and should be tested. In addition, persons who are co-infected
with HIV and HBV can have serious medical complications, including an increased
risk for liver-related morbidity and mortality. To prevent HBV infection
in HIV-infected persons, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
recommends universal hepatitis B vaccination of susceptible
patients with HIV/AIDS.
Hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS Co-Infection
About one quarter of HIV-infected persons in the United States are also infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV). HCV is a bloodborne virus transmitted through direct contact with the blood of an infected person. Thus, coinfection with HIV and HCV is common (50%�%) among HIV-infected injection drug users. HCV is one of the most important causes of chronic liver disease in the United States and HCV infection progresses more rapidly to liver damage in HIV-infected persons. HCV infection may also impact the course and management of HIV infection. The U.S. Public Health Service/Infectious Diseases Society of America guidelines recommend that all HIV-infected persons be screened for HCV infection.
Guidelines and Recommendations
MMWR 2008;57(RR-8)
Hepatitis B Vaccination Recommendations for Adults; Appendix
A,
B,
C
PDF
version (with appendices)
MMWR 2006;55(RR-16)
Recommendations
for Prevention and Control of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection and HCV-Related
Chronic Disease
MMWR 1998;47(RR-19)
Guidelines
for Preventing Opportunistic Infections Among HIV-Infected Persons�02
MMWR 2002;51(RR-8)
Related Pages
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CDC
Viral Hepatitis Integration for HIV Prevention Community Planners (brochure)
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Federal
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Other
National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors Viral Hepatitis Program
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