Infectious Diseases
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HIV/Viral Hepatitis Co-infection Clinic
The HIV/Viral Hepatitis Co-infection Clinic provides multidisciplinary care to HIV-infected persons who also have hepatitis C (HCV) or hepatitis B (HBV).
Established in 2001, the goals of the program include:
- Curing Hepatitis C
- Promptly diagnosing and treating viral hepatitis
- Providing vaccinations for hepatitis A virus (HAV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV)
- Preventing new viral hepatitis infections
- Educating patients about viral hepatitis
- Screening for other forms of liver disease, including liver cancer
- Supporting patients via a support group and individual care with our psychologist
- Facilitating research in HIV/viral hepatitis co-infection
- Enhancing care for coexisting alcohol and drug use
- Eliminating hepatitis C in our clinic population