HIV
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. HIV attacks immune cells in the body, leading to AIDS if left untreated.
Patient Resources
About one in four people living with HIV in the United States are also infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV). Among PLWHIV who inject drugs, about 50-90% also have HCV.
HCV
HCV stand for hepatitis C virus. HCV causes liver diseases, including fibrosis (mild scarring in the liver), cirrhosis (severe scarring in the liver), Hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer), and liver failure.
HIV/HCV Co-infection
Both HIV and HCV are viruses and are transmitted in similar ways. You can have both HIV and HCV infection at the same time. HCV infection can be cured while HIV infection can not be cured but it is treatable.
HIV/HCV Mobile App (English & Spanish)
The TACKLE HIV/HCV Mobile App was developed to help patients understand about HIV and HCV including risk factors, prevention, transmission, testing and treatment. The app is available for download on both Apple Store and Google Play.