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Multinational
 

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Prevalence and burden of HCV co-infection in people living with HIV: a global systematic review and meta-analysis.
Platt L, Easterbrook P, Gower E, et al
Lancet Infect Dis
. 2016 Feb 24.
Abstract

Epidemiology of hepatitis C virus in HIV-infected patients.
Peters L, Klein MB.
Curr Opin HIV AIDS
. 2015 Sep;10(5):297-302
Abstract

Challenges in Providing Treatment and Care for Viral Hepatitis among Individuals Co-Infected with HIV in Resource-Limited Settings.
Maek-A-Nantawat W, Avihingsanon A, Ohata PJ.
AIDS Res Treat. 2012;2012:948059.
Abstract

Management of HIV and hepatitis C virus infections in resource-limited settings.
Ocama P, Seremba E.
Curr Opin HIV AIDS
. 2011 Sep 13

Abstract


Africa
 

Multinational/Regional
 
    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Hepatitis C in HIV-infected individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis of estimated prevalence in Africa.
Azevedo TC, Zwahlen M, Rauch A, et al
J Int AIDS Soc
. 2016 Jun 9;19(1):20711.
Abstract

Hepatitis C seroprevalence and HIV co-infection in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Rao VB, Johari N, du Cros P,  et al
Lancet Infect Dis
. 2015 May 5.
Abstract

 
Guinea-Bissau
 
    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Hepatitis C prevalence among HIV-infected patients in Guinea-Bissau: a descriptive cross-sectional study.
Hřnge BL, Jespersen S, Medina C, et al
Int J Infect Dis. 2014 Sep 12
Abstract
 
Kenya

 

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Co-Infection Burden of Hepatitis C Virus and Human Immunodeficiency Virus among Injecting Heroin Users at the Kenyan Coast
Mwatelah RS, Lwembe RM, Osman S,  et al

PLoS One
. 2015 Jul 24;10(7):e0132287.
Paper

Tanzania
 

      Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Risk factors associated with HCV infection and prevalence of HIV-HCV co-infection among people who inject drugs receiving medication-assisted treatment in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
O. Chang, R.D. Bruce, F. Masao, et al

(XX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Uganda
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Serum adiponectin in HIV-1 and hepatitis C virus mono- and co-infected Kenyan injection drug users
Ndombi EM, Budambula V, Webale MK,  et al
Endocr Connect
. 2015 Aug 25.

Paper


Asia
 

Multinational
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Epidemiological Implications of HIV-Hepatitis C Co-Infection in South and Southeast Asia
Ye S, Pang L, Wang X, Liu Z.
Curr HIV/AIDS
Rep
. 2014 Mar 29
Abstract


China

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Changing Epidemiology of Hepatitis C Virus Genotype among Patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Hepatitis C Virus Co-Infection in China.
Chen W, Liao B, Hu F,  et al 

PLoS One
. 2016 Sep 7;11(9):e0161844.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Genotypic distribution and hepatic fibrosis among HIV/HCV co-infected individuals in Southern China: a retrospective cross-sectional study.
Zhou K, Hu F, Wang C, et al
BMC Infect Dis
. 2015 Sep 30;15(1):401.
Paper

HIV, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus co-infection in patients in the China National Free Antiretroviral Treatment Program, 2010-12: a retrospective observational cohort study.
Zhang F, Zhu H, Wu Y, et al
Lancet Infect Dis. 2014 Oct 7.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
The Impact of Social Factors on Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis C Virus Co-Infection in a Minority Region of Si-Chuan,
the People's Republic of China: A Population-Based Survey and Testing Study.
Dong C, Huang ZJ, Martin MC, et al
PLoS One. 2014 Jul 2;9(7):e101241
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Characteristics of HCV Co-Infection among HIV Infected Individuals from an Area with High Risk of Blood-Borne Infections in Central China.
Zhang T, Tully DC, Zhou S, He N.
PLoS One. 2014 Apr 7;9(4):e94219.
Paper

Characteristics of the cellular immune response in HIV/HCV patients with hemophilia during peginterferon/ribavirin therapy in southern China.
Yingying L, Jiangrong W, Jing L.

Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis
. 2013 Oct 30.
Abstract 

Epidemiological distribution and genotype characterization of hepatitis C virus and HIV co-infection in Wuhan, China, where the prevalence of HIV is low.
Zhao R, Peng J, Tang L,  et al
J Med Virol
. 2013 Jul 19.
Abstract 

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
High Prevalence of HIV, HCV, HBV and Co-Infection and Associated Risk Factors among Injecting Drug Users in Yunnan Province, China.
Zhou YH, Yao ZH, Liu FL, et al

PLoS One
. 2012;7(8):e42937
Paper

End-stage liver disease: Prevalence, risk factors and clinical characteristics in a cohort of HIV-HCV coinfected Han Chinese.
Deng L, Gui X, Xiong Y, et al
Clin Res Hepatol Gastroenterol
. 2012 Apr
Abstract

Prevalence and correlates of HIV and HCV infection among amphetamine-type stimulant users in six provinces n China.
Bao YP, Liu ZM, Lian Z, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2012 Apr 4.
Abstract

Analysis of hepatitis C virus (HCV) subtypes in HIV/HCV co-infected and HCV mono-infected individuals in Guangdong province
Chen WL, Nie JM, Cai WP, et al 
Zhonghua Gan Zang Bing Za Zhi. 2011 Oct;19(10):729-933.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
High Prevalence and Genetic Diversity of HCV among HIV-1 Infected People from Various High-Risk Groups in China.
Shang H, Zhong P, Liu J, et al  
PLoS One
. 2010 May 27;5(5):e10631.
Paper

India
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Co-infection with hepatitis viruses among HIV-infected individuals at a tertiary care centre in South India.
Kosaraju K, Padukone S, Bairy I.
Trop Doct
. 2011 Jun 15
Abstract

Overview of Substance Abuse and Hepatitis C Virus Infection and Co-infections in India.
Basu D.
J Neuroimmune Pharmacol
. 2010 Jun 19
Abstract

 
Indonesia

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

 
Clinical and virological characteristics of hepatitis B or C virus co-infection with HIV in Indonesian patients.
Anggorowati N, Yano Y, Heriyanto DS, et a;
J Med Virol. 2012 Jun;84(6):857-65. 
Abstract

Japan
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
The prevalence of opportunistic infections and malignancies in autopsied patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection in Japan.
Katano H, Hishima T, Mochizuki M,  et al

BMC Infect Dis
.
2014 Apr 29;14(1):229
Paper

Liver transplantation for patients with human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C virus coinfection with special reference to hemophiliac recipients in Japan.
Eguchi S, Soyama A, Hidaka M, et al
Surg Today. 2011 Oct;41(10):1325-31

Abstract.


 
Nepal

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

 
Social determinants and risk behaviors associated with prevalent Hepatitis C and HIV/HCV co-infection among male injection drug users in Nepal.
Kakchapati S, Maharjan M, Rawal BB, Dixit SM.
Arch Public Health
. 2017 Sep 4;75:39.

Abstract

Taiwan

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 


 
Treating hepatitis C in HIV/HCV co-infected patients in Malaysia - the outcomes and challenges.
Tan SS, Leong CL, Lee CK.
Med J Malaysia
. 2015 Oct;70(5):281-287.
Abstract

Thailand
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Prevalence and correlates of GB virus C infection in HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected pregnant women in Bangkok, Thailand.
Bhanich Supapol W, Remis RS, Raboud J, et al
J Med Virol
. 2011 Jan;83(1):33-44.
Abstract

Human immunodeficiency virus-hepatitis C virus co-infection in pregnant women and perinatal transmission to infants in Thailand.
Ngo-Giang-Huong N, Jourdain G, et al
Int J Infect Dis
. 2010 Jul;14(7):e602-7.
Abstract

Human immunodeficiency virus-hepatitis C virus co-infection in pregnant women and perinatal transmission to infants in Thailand.
Ngo-Giang-Huong N, Jourdain G, Sirirungsi W,et alInt
J Infect Dis
. 2010 Jan 2
Abstract

 

Viet Nam

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
The impact of HCV therapy in a high HIV-HCV prevalence population: A modeling study on people who inject drugs in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Birger RB, Le T, Kouyos RD, et al
PLoS One
. 2017 May 11;12(5):e0177195

Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
High Proportion of HIV-HCV Coinfected Patients with Advanced Liver Fibrosis Requiring Hepatitis C Treatment in Haiphong, Northern Vietnam (ANRS 12262).
Nguyen Truong T, Laureillard D,  et al

PLoS One
. 2016 May 5;11(5):e0153744.
Paper

Prevalence and correlates of HCV monoinfection and HIV and HCV coinfection among persons who inject drugs in Vietnam.
Zhang L, Celentano DD, Le Minh N,  et al
 
Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol
. 2015 Mar 12
Abstract

HBV and HCV Coinfection among HIV/AIDS Patients in the National Hospital of Tropical Diseases, Vietnam.
Huy BV, Vernavong K, Kính NV.
AIDS Res Treat. 2014;2014:58102

Abstract


Australia/Pacific Islands
 

Australia
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Retrospective study of hepatitis C outcomes and treatment in HIV co-infected persons from the Australian HIV Observational Database.
Puhr R, Wright ST, Hoy JF, et al

Sex Health
. 2017 May 9.
Abstract

HCV Cure and Reinfection Among People With HIV/HCV Coinfection and People Who Inject Drugs.
Martinello M, Hajarizadeh B, Grebely J,  et al
Curr HIV/AIDS Rep. 2017 Apr 21
Abstract

Breaking Down the Barriers to Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Treatment Among Individuals With HCV/HIV Coinfection: Action Required at the System, Provider, and Patient Levels.[Australia]
Grebely J, Oser M, Taylor LE, Dore GJ.
J Infect Dis. 2013 Mar;207 Suppl 1:S19-25.
Abstract

Characteristics and treatment outcomes among HIV-infected individuals in the Australian
Trial in Acute Hepatitis C.
Matthews GV, Hellard M, Haber P, an Trial in Acute Hepatitis C Study Group. 
Clin Infect Di
s
. 2009 Mar 1;48(5):650-8.

Abstract
 

  Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 
 
  Reasons for non-treatment of HCV in HIV-HCV co-infection: the “warehouse” effect
D.M. Iser, J.S. Doyle1, J.J. Sasadeusz, et al
(XX International AIDS Conference)

Abstract

Europe
 

General
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Coinfection with HIV and hepatitis C virus in 229 children and young adults living in Europe.
EPPICC 
EuroCoord. AIDS.
2017 Jan 2;31(1):127-135.

Abstract

Trends in incidences and risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma and other liver events in HIV and hepatitis C virus co-infected individuals from 2001 to 2014: a multi-cohort study.
Gjćrde LI, Shepherd L, Jablonowska E,  et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2016 Jun 15
Abstract

Hepatitis C seroconversions in HIV infection across Europe: Which regions and patient groups are affected?
Boesecke C, Grint D, Soriano V, et al 
Liver Int
. 2015 Apr 15.
Abstract

Temporal changes and regional differences in treatment uptake of hepatitis C therapy in EuroSIDA.
Grint D, Peters L, Schwarze-Zander C,  et al
HIV Med
. 2013 Jul 19
Abstract

    

Austria
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Progress in eradication of HCV in HIV positive patients with significant liver fibrosis in Vienna.
Steiner S, Bucsics T, Schwabl P, et al
Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2017 Jan 27
Abstract
 

Considerable under-treatment of chronic HCV infection in HIV patients despite acceptable sustained virological response rates in a real-life setting.
Reiberger T, Obermeier M, Payer BA,  et al
Antivir Ther
. 2011;16(6):815-24..
Abstract

 
Belgium
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Adherence with screening guidelines for hepatitis C testing among HIV-infected patients.
Jonckheere S, Vincent A, Wilmes D, et al  
J Int AIDS
Soc
. 2012 Nov 11;15(6):18423.
Abstract

France

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

 
Burden of HIV and hepatitis C co-infection: the changing epidemiology of hepatitis C in HIV-infected patients in France.
Cacoub P, Dabis F, Costagliola D, et al
Liver Int
. 2014 Jul 10.
Abstract

Do the epidemiology, physiological mechanisms and characteristics of hepatocellular carcinoma in HIV-infected patients justify specific screening policies?
Gelu-Simeon M, Sobesky R, Haďm-Boukobza S, Ostos M, et al
AIDS
. 2014 Apr 30
Abstract

Positive impact of HCV treatment on ART adherence in HIV-HCV coinfected patients: one more argument for expanded access to HCV treatment for IDUs.
Roux P, Fugon L, Winnock M, Salmon-Céron D, et al  
Addiction
. 2011 Aug 5
Abstract

Decreased prevalence and incidence of HCV markers in haemodialysis units: a multicentric French survey.
Sauné K, Kamar N, Miédougé M,  et al
Nephrol Dial Transplant
. 2010 Nov 19.
Abstract


Sexually transmitted HCV infection and reinfection in HIV-infected homosexual men.
Cotte L, Chevallier Queyron P, et al
Gastroenterol Clin Biol. 2009 Sep 16
Abstract

Prevalence of coinfection by human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C virus in the Leon Health Area: 1992-2000.]
Lopez-Caleya JF, Martin V, Martin L, et al

Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2006 Jun;24(6):365-9.
Abstract
 

HIV and HCV co-infection: Situation at six French university hospitals in the year 2000.
Buffet-Janvresse C, Peigue-Lafeuille H, et al.

J Med Virol
2003 Jan;69(1):7-17
Abstract
 
 
Germany

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
German cohort of HCV mono-infected and HCV/HIV co-infected patients reveals relative under-treatment of co-infected patients.
Beisel C, Heuer M, Otto B,  et al
AIDS Res Ther
. 2014 Jul 1;11:16.
Paper

Acute Hepatitis C in Persons Infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV):The "Real-life Setting" Proves the Concept.
Obermeier M, Ingiliz P, Weitner L, et al
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Eur J Med Res
. 2011 May 12;16(5):237-42

Abstract

Italy

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Evolution of the prevalence of HCV infection and HCV genotype distribution in HIV-infected patients in Italy between 1997 and 2015.
Rossetti B, Bai F, Tavelli A, et al 
Clin Microbiol Infect. 2017 Jul 29.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Access and response to direct antiviral agents (DAA) in HIV-HCV co-infected patients in Italy: Data from the Icona cohort.
d'Arminio Monforte A, Cozzi-Lepri A, Ceccherini-Silberstein F, et al
PLoS One
. 2017 May 17;12(5):e0177402
Paper

Incidence and Progression to Cirrhosis of New HCV infections in Persons Living with HIV.
Puoti M, Lorenzini P, Cozzi-Lepri A,  et al

Clin Microbiol Infect
. 2016 Dec 9.
Abstract

Incidence and predictors of cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and diabetes in HIV/HCV-coinfected patients who achieved sustained virological response.
Leone S, Prosperi M, Costarelli S,  et al
Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis
. 2016 Jun 6
Abstract

Changing characteristics and risk factors of patients with and without incident HCV infection among HIV-infected individuals.
Orsetti E, Staffolani S, Gesuita R, et al

Infection
. 2013 May 24..
Abstract

Eligibility and Feasibility of the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C in a Cohort of Italian HIV-Positive Patients at a Single HIV Reference Center.
Angeli E, Mainini A, Meraviglia P, et al

AIDS Patient Care STDS
. 2011 Apr 2.
Abstract

Cryptogenic Liver Diseases: Sailing by Sight from HIV Co-Infection with Hepatitis Viruses to HIV Mono-Infection Through the Pillars of Hercules. [Italy]
Gotti D, Focŕ E, Albini L,| et al
Curr HIV Res. 2011 Jan 3.

Abstract

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) coinfection in a cohort of HIV positive long-term non-progressors: Possible protective effect of infecting HCV genotype on HIV disease progression
Morsica G, Bagaglio S, Ghezzi S, et al
J Clin Virol.
2007 Apr 12
Abstract
 

  Outbreak of hepatitis C virus infection during sclerotherapy of varicose veins: Long-term follow-up of 196 patients (4535 patient-years)
de Ledinghen V, Trimoulet P, Mannant PR, et al  
J Hepatol
. 2006 Sep 22
Abstract
 
  Factors associated with hepatitis C virus infection in injection and noninjection drugusers in Italy.
Quaglio G, Lugoboni F, Pajusco B, et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2003 Jul 1;37(1):33-40.
Abstract
 
    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 
 
  Prognostic value of FIB4 in HIV positive patients of the Icona cohort co-infected or not with HCV
C. Mussini, P. Lorenzini, A. De Luca, et al
(XX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

The Netherlands
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Management of drug interactions with dir ect-acting antivirals in Dutch HIV/hepatitis C virus-coinfected patients: adequate but not perfect.
Smolders EJ, Smit C, de Kanter C,  et al 
HIV Med. 2017 Dec 1
Abstract

The hepatitis C virus NS3 Q80K polymorphism is frequently detected and transmitted among HIV-infected MSM in the Netherlands.
Newsum AM, Ho CK, Lieveld FI,  et al
 
AIDS. 2016 Sep 20
Abstract

Determinants of persistent spread of HIV in HCV-infected populations of injecting drug users.
de Vos AS, van der Helm JJ, Prins M, Kretzschmar ME.
Epidemics. 2012 Jun;4(2):57-67
Abstract

Alarming incidence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) reinfection after treatment of sexually acquired acute HCV infectionin HIV-infected men having sex with men in Amsterdam.
Lambers FA, Prins M, Thomas X,  3t al
AIDS
. 2011 Aug 19.
Abstract


Norway

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  HIV and Hepatitis C Virus Risk in New and Longer-Term Injecting Drug Users in Oslo, Norway.
Miller M, Mella I, Moi H, Eskild A.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2003 Jul 1;33(3):373-379.

Abstract
 
Poland

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Prevalence and Risk Factors of HCV/HIV Co-Infection and HCV Genotype Distribution in North-Eastern Poland.
Grzeszczuk A, Wandalowicz AD, Jaroszewicz J, Flisiak R.
Hepat Mon. 2015 Jul 22;15(7):e27740.

Paper

Portugal

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

  Prevalence and correlates of emotional distress in HIV/HCV coinfection.
Pereira M, Fialho R, Canavarro MC.
AIDS Care
. 2014 Apr 10.
Abstract

Insights on treatment of a Portuguese cohort of HCV/HIV coinfected patients.
Silva C, Doroana M, Afonso C,  et al
J Int AIDS
Soc
. 2012 Nov 11;15(6):18428
Abstract

Serbia

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

  The prevalence and risk of hepatitis flares in a Serbian cohort of HIV and HCV
co-infected patients treated with HAART.
Jevtovic D, Ranin J, Salemovic D, et al 
Biomed Pharmacother. 2006 Dec 26;
Abstract
 
Slovenia

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
  Prevalence, genotype distribution, and risk factors for hepatitis C infection among HIV-infected individuals in Slovenia: a 1986-2013 update.
Skamperle M, Seme K, Lunar MM,  et al
Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adria
t
. 2014 Jun;23(2):25-6.
Abstract

Spain

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

 
Increased incidence of cancer observed in HIV/HCV-coinfected patients versus HIV-monoinfected, 1993-2014
Meijide H, Pértega S, Rodríguez-Osorio I, et al
AIDS. 2017 Mar 21.
Abstract

Liver-related mortality and hospitalizations attributable to chronic hepatitis C virus coinfection in persons living with HIV.
Mena A, Meijide H, Rodríguez-Osorio I, et al  
HIV Med
. 2017 Feb 23.
Abstract

Impact of universal access to hepatitis C therapy on HIV-infected patients: implementation of the Spanish national hepatitis C strategy.
Rivero-Juarez A, Lopez-Cortes LF, Castańo M,  et al
Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2016 Oct 27.
Abstract

European Mitochondrial Haplogroups Impact on Liver Fibrosis Progression among HCV and HIV/HCV Coinfected Patients from Northwest Spain.
Tabernilla A, Rego-Pérez I, Grandal M,  et al

J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2016 May 30.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Incidence of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) in a Multicenter Cohort of HIV-Positive Patients in Spain 2004-2011: Increasing Rates of HCV Diagnosis but Not of HCV Seroconversions.
Sobrino-Vegas P, Monge Corella S, Serrano-Villar S,  et al

PLoS One
. 2014 Dec 30;9(12):e116226.
Paper

Mortality of patients infected with HIV in the intensive care unit (2005-2010): significant role of chronic hepatitis C and severe sepsis.[Spain]
Medrano J, Alvaro-Meca A, Boyer A,  et al
Crit Care. 2014 Aug 27;18(4):475.

Abstract

Acute outbreak of hepatitis C in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients.
Martínez-Rebollar M, Mallolas J, Pérez I, et al 
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2014 Aug 11.
Abstract

Evaluation of the HIV-HCV co-infection status in a cohort of southeastern of Spain.
Hernández MA, Nicolás SC, Méndez VF,  et al
J Int AIDS Soc
. 2012 Nov 11;15(6):18427.
Abstract

Why don't we treat chronic hepatitis C in HIV patients? Results from a cohort of HIV-HCV coinfected patients from the southeast of Spain.
Nicolás SC, Hernández MA, Méndez VF, et al
 
Int AIDS Soc. 2012 Nov 11;15(6):18426.
Abstract

Epidemiology and outcome of infections in HIV/HCV-coinfected liver transplant recipients: A FIPSE/GESIDA prospective cohort study
Moreno A, Cervera C, Fortún J,  et al
Liver Transpl
. 2011 Sep 6.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Acute Hepatitis C Outbreak among HIV-infected Men, Madrid, Spain.
Montoya-Ferrer A, Fierer DS, Alvarez-Alvarez B, et al
Emerg Infect Dis. 2011 Aug;17(8):1560-2.
Paper

 

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 
 
  Hepatitis C virus genotype profile in the HIV-positive populations of the province of Castellon, Spain
B. Roca, E. Resino, M. Penades, D. Diaz
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Sweden
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  High Hepatic and Extrahepatic Mortality and Low Treatment Uptake in HCV-coinfected Persons in the Swiss HIV Cohort Study between 2001 and 2013.
Kovari H, Ledergerber B, Cavassini M, et al
J Hepatol
. 2015 Apr 30.
Abstract

High HCV treatment uptake in the Swedish HIV/HCV co-infected cohort.
Stenkvist J, Weiland O, Sönnerborg A, et al
Scand J Infect Dis
. 2014 Jul 1:1-9.|
Abstract

HCV/HIV co-infection at a large HIV outpatient clinic in Sweden: Feasibility and
results of hepatitis C treatment.
Falconer K, Sandberg JK, Reichard O, Alaeus A.
Scand J Infect Dis
.
2009 Aug 26:1-5
Abstract
 

Switzerland
 
      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Hepatitis C Virus Infections in the Swiss HIV Cohort Study: A Rapidly Evolving Epidemic.
Wandeler G, Gsponer T, Bregenzer A,  et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2012 Aug 14.
Abstract

United Kingdom

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Reduced healthcare utilization following successful hepatitis C virus treatment in HIV-co-infected patients with mild liver disease.
Padam P, Clark S, Irving W, et al    
J Viral Hepat. 2015 Oct 29.
Abstract
                                

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
The Impact of HCV Infection Duration on HIV Disease Progression and Response to cART amongst HIV Seroconverters in the UK
Inshaw J, Leen C, Fisher M,  et al
 PLoS One
. 2015 Jul 30;10(7):e0132772.
Paper

The prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in HIV-positive individuals in the UK - trends in HCV testing and the impact of HCV on HIV treatment outcomes.
Turner J, Bansi L, Gilson R, Gazzard B, et al
J Viral Hepat. 2009 Oct 13
Abstract

A population-based record linkage study of mortality in hepatitis C-diagnosed persons with or without HIV coinfection in Scotland.
McDonald SA, Donaghy M, Goldberg DJ, et al
Stat Methods Med Res. 2008 Nov 26.
Abstract

Epidemiology of hepatitis C virus infection in HIV-infected individuals.
Thomson EC, Main J.
J Viral Hepat. 2008 Apr 23
Abstract
 


Latin America/Caribbean
       

Argentina
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
A clustering phenomenon among HCV-1a strains among patients coinfected with HIV from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Bolcic F, Laufer N, Trinchero J,  et al

J Med Virol
. 2012 Apr;84(4):570-81
Abstract

Hepatitis C and HIV coinfection in central region of Argentina: prevalence, genotype characterization and risk factors.
Ré V, Gallego S, Farías A, et al
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin.
2008 Aug;26(7):423-425.
Abstract

HCV genotype distribution among HIV co-infected individuals in Argentina: relationship with host and viral factors.
Quarleri JF, Bolcic FM, Bouzas MB, et al
Acta Gastroenterol Latinoam.
2007 Jun;37(2):76-83.
Abstract
 

Brazil
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Coinfection by Hepatitis C Is Strongly Associated with Abnormal CD4/CD8 Ratio in HIV Patients under Stable ART in Salvador, Brazil.
Brites-Alves C, Netto EM, Brites C.
J Immunol Res
. 2015;2015:174215.

Abstract

HIV and HCV coinfection: prevalence, associated factors and genotype characterization in the midwest region of Brazil.
Freitas SZ, Teles SA, Lorenzo PC,  et al

Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo
. 2014 Dec;56(6):517-24.
Abstract

Alcohol misuse and illicit drug use are associated with HCV/HIV co-infection.
Simon D, Michita RT, Béria JU,  et al
Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Feb 4:1-8.
Abstract

HIV/HCV coinfection at an university hospital in Recife, Brazil.
Carvalho FH, Coęlho MR, Vilella Tde A, et al 
Rev Saude Publica. 2009 Feb;43(1):133-9.
Abstract
 

Epidemiological aspects of hepatitis C virus infection among HIV-infected individuals in Mato Grosso State, Central Brazil.
Mussi AD, Pereira RA, Silva VD, et al

Acta Trop. 2007 Aug 7;
Abstract

HCV and HIV infection and co-infection: injecting drug use and sexual behavior,
AjUDE-Brasil Project.
Zocratto KB, Caiaffa WT, Proietti FA, et al   
Cad Saude Publica.
2006 Apr;22(4):839-848
Abstract

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 

 

Detection of resistance-associated mutations in HCV NS3 and NS5b to experimental drugs in HIV/HCV treatment-naive patients from southern Brazil
L.E. Liebscher Vidal, F. Germano, A.M. Martinez, et al
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

 
 
Mexico

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Hepatitis C virus infection among HIV-1 infected individuals from northern Mexico.
Rivas-Estilla AM, Ramirez-Valles E, Martinez-Hernandez R, et al 
Hepatol Res.
2007 May;37(5):311-6.

Abstract
 

Puerto Rico

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Understanding differences in HIV/HCV prevalence according to differentiated risk behaviors in a sample of PWID in rural Puerto Rico
Abadie R, Welch-Lazoritz M, Gelpi-Acosta C, et al
Harm Reduct J. 2016 Mar 8;13(1):10. 
Paper


Middle East
 

Iran

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Presence of Different Hepatitis C Virus Genotypes in Plasma and Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cell Samples of Iranian Patients with HIV Infection.
Dehghani-Dehej F, Sarvari J, Esghaei M,
J Med Virol. 2017 Aug 28.

Paper

North America
 

Canada
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Injection Drug Use, Unemployment, and Severe Food Insecurity Among HIV-HCV Co-Infected Individuals: A Mediation Analysis.
McLinden T, Moodie EEM, Hamelin AM, et al

AIDS Behav
. 2017 Jul 19.
Abstract

CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network Coinfection and Concurrent Diseases Core Research Group: 2016 Updated Canadian HIV/Hepatitis C Adult Guidelines for Management and Treatment.
Hull M, Shafran S, Wong A, et al
Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol. 2016;2016
Abstract

Sexually-transmitted seronegative HCV infection in an HIV-positive post-liver transplant recipient. Case report and review of the literature.
Alshatti F, Moosavi S, Yoshida EM, Hull MW.
J Clin Virol
. 2016 Apr 11;79:51-53.
Abstract

Food Insecurity in HIV-Hepatitis C Virus Co-infected Individuals in Canada: The Importance of Co-morbidities.
Cox J, Hamelin AM, McLinden T, et al
AIDS Behav
. 2016 Feb 24
Abstract

Frequent injection cocaine use increases the risk of renal impairment among hepatitis C and HIV co-infected patients.
Rossi C, Cox J, Cooper C, Martel-Laferričre V, et al

AIDS
. 2016 Feb 8
Abstract

Opioid use and risk of liver fibrosis in HIV/hepatitis C virus-coinfected patients in Canada.
Brunet L, Moodie E, Cox J, et al

HIV Med
. 2015 Jul 3.
Abstract

'Changes in quality of life, healthcare use, and substance use in HIV/hepatitis C coinfected patients after hepatitis C therapy: a prospective cohort study.
Yeung MW, Young J, Moodie E,  et al
HIV Clin Trials. 2015 May 14:1-0. ''
Abstract

Favourable IFNL3 Genotypes Are Associated with Spontaneous Clearance and Are Differentially Distributed in Aboriginals in Canadian HIV-Hepatitis C Co-Infected Individuals.
Moqueet N, Infante-Rivard C, Platt RW,  et al
Int J Mol Sci. 2015 Mar 20;16(3):6496-6512.
Abstract

CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network Co-Infection and Concurrent Diseases Core: Updated Canadian guidelines for the treatment of hepatitis C infection in HIV-hepatitis C coinfected adults.
Hull M, Shafran S, Tseng A,  et al
Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol. 2014 Nov-Dec;25(6):311-20.
Abstract

Mortality in HIV-hepatitis C co-infected patients in Canada compared to the general Canadian population (2003-2013).
Klein MB, Rollet-Kurhajec KC, Moodie EE,et al
AIDS. 2014 Aug 24;28(13):1957-1965
Abstract

Correlates of drug use cessation among participants in the Canadian HIV-HCV Co-infection Cohort.
Cox J, Maurais E, Hu L, Moodie EE,  et al

Drug Alcohol Depend
. 2014 Jan 30.
Abstract

Hepatitis C virus treatment rates and outcomes in HIV/hepatitis C virus co-infected individuals at an urban HIV clinic
Murray MC, Barrios R, Zhang W,  et al
Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol
. 2011 Jan;23(1):45-50.
Abstract

Gender differences in clinical, immunological, and virological outcomes in highly active antiretroviral-treated HIV-HCV coinfected patients.
Emery J, Pick N, Mills EJ, Cooper CL.
Patient Prefer Adherence. 2010 May 13;4:97-103.
Abstract

Equitable access to HCV care in HIV-HCV co-infection can be achieved despite barriers
to health care provision.
Cooper CL, Giordano C, Mackie D, Mills EJ.
Ther Clin Risk Manag
. 2010 Apr 26;6:207-12.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
HCV co-infection in HIV positive population in British Columbia, Canada
Buxton JA, Yu A,  Kim PH,  et al
BMC Public Health
2010, 10:225
Paper
 


United States

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Race affects SVR12 in a large and ethnically diverse hepatitis C-infected patient population following treatment with direct-acting antivirals: Analysis of a single-center Department of Veterans Affairs cohort.
Benhammou JN, Dong TS, May FP, et al
Pharmacol Res Perspect. 2018 Feb 22;6
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Incidence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection in the Human Immunodeficiency Virus Outpatient Study Cohort, 2000-2013.
Samandari T, Tedaldi E, Armon C et al

Open Forum Infect Dis
. 2017 Jun 10;
Paper

High Hepatitis C cure rates among black and non-black HIV-infected adults in an urban center.
Falade-Nwulia O, Sutcliffe C, Thomas D, et al

Hepatology
. 2017 Jun 13.
Abstract

HIV/HCV Co-infection, Liver Disease Progression, and Age-Related IGF-1 Decline.
Quinn J, Astemborski J, Mehta SH,  

Pathog Immun
. 2017;2(1):50-59.
 
Abstract

HIV-infected and Uninfected Adults with Non-Genotype 3 Hepatitis C Virus Have Less Hepatic Steatosis than Adults with Neither Infection.
Price JC, Ma Y, Scherzer R, et al
Hepatology. 2016 Dec 16.
Abstract

The risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, liver-related outcomes and death over 10 years in HIV/HCV co-infected patients with and without steatosis.
Down C, Mehta N, Marks K.
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses
. 2016 May 20
Abstract

HIV/HCV Co-infection: Overcoming Barriers to Treatment.
Gross C, Akoth E, Price A, et al
J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care
. 2016 Feb 20.
Abstract

Non-initiation of hepatitis C virus antiviral therapy in patients with human immunodeficiency virus/hepatitis C virus co-infection.
Oramasionwu CU, Kashuba AD, Napravnik S,
World J Hepatol
. 2016 Mar 8;8(7):368-75.
Abstract

Dual-Routine HCV/HIV Testing: Seroprevalence and Linkage to Care in Four Community Health Centers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Coyle C, Kwakwa H.
Public Health Rep. 2016 Jan-Feb;131 Suppl 1:41-52.
Abstract

Dual-Routine HCV/HIV Testing: Seroprevalence and Linkage to Care in Four Community Health Centers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Coyle C, Kwakwa H.
Public Health Rep. 2016 Jan-Feb;131 Suppl 1:41-52.
Abstract

Continued Substance Use Among People Living With HIV-Hepatitis-C Co-Infection and Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy.
Kalichman SC, Washington C, Kegler C, et al
Subst Use Misuse
. 2015 Nov 19:1-8
Abstract

Health Beliefs and Co-morbidities Associated with Appointment-Keeping Behavior Among HCV and HIV/HCV Patients.
Pundhir P, North CS, Fatunde O, Jain MK.
J Community Health
. 2015 Jul 16.
Abstract

Spatial epidemiology of HIV-hepatitis co-infection in the State of Michigan: a cohort study.
Butt Z, Grady S, Wilkins M, et al
Infect Dis (Lond). 2015 Jul 16:1-10
Abstract

Factors Influencing Uptake of Rapid HIV and Hepatitis C Screening Among Drug Misusing Adult Emergency Department Patients: Implications for Future HIV/HCV Screening Interventions.
Merchant RC, DeLong AK, Liu T, Baird JR.

AIDS Behav
. 2015 Jun 3.
Abstract

Differences in Response to Antiretroviral Therapy by Sex and Hepatitis C Infection Status.
Marcus JL, Leyden WA, Chao CR, et al
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2015 May 18
Abstract

Preemptive antiretroviral therapy modifications for the management of potential clinically significant drug interactions with direct acting hepatitis C therapies.
Stambough M, Roman M, Blair DC,  et al
Int J STD AIDS. 2015 Mar 29.
Abstract

Hepatitis C and HIV Coinfection for Social Workers in Public Health, Medical and Substance Use Treatment Settings.
Sims OT, Womack BG.
Soc Work Public Health
. 2015 Mar 26:1-11.
Abstract

HIV and viral hepatitis co-infection in New York City, 2000-2010: prevalence and case characteristics.
Prussing C, Chan C, Pinchoff J, et al
Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Aug 29:1-9.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
The Hepatitis C Cascade of Care among HIV Infected Patients: A Call to Address Ongoing Barriers to Care.
Cachay ER, Hill L, Wyles D, Colwell B, et al
PLoS One. 2014 Jul 18;9(7):e102883.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Hepatitis C Virus Testing in Adults Living with HIV: A Need for Improved Screening Efforts.
Yehia BR, Herati RS, Fleishman JA, et al

PLoS One
. 2014 Jul 17;9(7):e102766.
Paper

Evidence of distinct populations of hepatitis C virus in the liver and plasma of patients co-infected with HIV and HCV.
Blackard JT, Ma G, Sengupta S, et al
J Med Viro
l
. 2014 Apr 30.
Abstract

Barriers to Hepatitis C Antiviral Therapy in HIV/HCV Co-Infected Patients in the United States: A Review
Oramasionwu CU, Moore HN, Toliver JC.

AIDS Patient Care
STDS
. 2014 Apr 16
Abstract

Hepatitis C treatment eligibility among HIV-hepatitis C virus coinfected patients in Oregon: a population-based sample.
Maier MM, He H, Schafer SD, et al

AIDS Care
. 2014 Mar 7.
Abstract

Epidemiology of the Viral Hepatitis-HIV Syndemic in San Francisco: A Collaborative Surveillance Approach.
Sanchez MA, Scheer S, Shallow SS.
et al
Public Health Rep
. 2014 Jan;129 Suppl 1:95-101.

Abstract

Hepatitis-C Multimedia Prevention Program in Poor Hispanic HIV-Infected Injecting drug users: Six Months after Intervention.
Mayor AM, Fernández DM, Colón CM, et al

J Health Care Poor Underserved
. 2013 Nov;24(4 Suppl):29-37
Abstract

Rates and predictors of response to anti-viral treatment for hepatitis C virus in HIV/HCV co-infection in a nationwide study of 619 patients.
Ioannou GN, Scott JD, Yang Y, et al
Aliment Pharmacol Ther
. 2013 Oct 16
Abstract

Knowledge and attitudes about hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and its treatment in HCV mono-infected and HCV/HIV co-infected adults.
Chen EY, North CS, Fatunde O,  et al
J Viral Hepat
. 2013 Oct;20(10):708-14
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
The Burgeoning HIV/HCV Syndemic in the Urban Northeast: HCV, HIV, and HIV/HCV Coinfection in an Urban Setting.
Morano JP, Gibson BA, Altice FL.

PLoS One
. 2013 May 14;8(5):e64321
Paper

An Epidemiologic Update on Hepatitis C Infection in Persons Living With or at Risk of HIV Infection.
Kim AY, Onofrey S, Church DR.

J Infect Dis
. 2013 Mar;207 Suppl 1:S1-6.
Abstract

Health-related quality of life in subjects with HCV/HIV coinfection: results from ACTG 5178 study.
Kemmer N, Hua L, Andersen JW, J et al  
Viral Hepat
. 2012 Nov;19(11):792-800.
Abstract

Adherence to Hepatitis C Virus Therapy in HIV/Hepatitis C-Coinfected Patients.
Lo Re V 3rd, Teal V, Localio AR,  et al
AIDS Behav
. 2012 Aug 21..
Abstract

Resilience Among IDUs: Planning Strategies to Help Injection Drug Users to Protect Themselves and Others From HIV/HCV Infections.
Sirikantraporn S, Mateu-Gelabert P, et al

Subst Use Misuse
. 2012 May 10.
Abstract

Sickle cell disease is associated with decreased HIV but higher HBV and HCV comorbidities in US hospital discharge records: a cross-sectional study.
Nouraie M, Nekhai S, Gordeuk VR.
Sex Transm Infect
. 2012 May 24
Abstract

Association between psoriasis and viral infections in the United States: focusing on hepatitis B, hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency virus.
Kanada KN, Schupp CW, Armstrong AW.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2012 May
Abstract

Mortality in HCV-infected Patients with a Diagnosis of AIDS in the Era of Combination Anti-retroviral Therapy.
Branch AD, Van Natta ML, Vachon ML,  et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2012 Apr 24. .
Abstract

Acute Hepatitis C Virus in an HIV Clinic: A Screening Strategy, Risk Factors, and Perception of Risk.
Taylor LE, Delong AK, Maynard MA, et al

AIDS Patient Care STDS
. 2011 Oct;25(10):571-7.
Abstract

Reliability and predictive validity of a hepatitis-related symptom inventory in HIV-infected individuals referred for Hepatitis C treatment.
Cachay ER, Wyles DL, Goicoechea M, et al
AIDS Res Ther. 2011 Aug 10;8(1):29.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Incident Hepatitis C Virus Infection among US HIV-Infected Men Enrolled in Clinical Trials.
Taylor LE, Holubar M, Wu K, et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2011 Mar;52(6):812-8.
Paper

Incidence and Predictors of Acute Kidney Injury in an Urban Cohort of Subjects with HIV and Hepatitis C Virus Coinfection.
Garg S, Hoenig M, Edwards EM, Bliss C,  et al
AIDS Patient Care STDS
. 2011 Feb 10.
Abstract

Incident Hepatitis C Virus Infection among US HIV-Infected Men Enrolled in Clinical Trials.
Taylor LE, Holubar M, Wu K, et al
Clin Infect Dis
. 2011 Jan 31.
Abstract

An Interrupted Time Series Evaluation of a Hepatitis C Intervention for Persons with HIV.
Proeschold-Bell RJ, Hoeppner B ,et al
AIDS Behav. 2010 Dec 30
Abstract

 

Russia/NIS
 

Russia
 
Ukraine
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
HCV co-infection and markers of liver injury and fibrosis among HIV-positive childbearing women in Ukraine: results from a cohort study.
Bailey H, Nizova N, Martsynovska V, et al
BMC Infect Dis
. 2016 Dec 12;16(1):755.
Papers

HIV and hepatitis C virus infections among hanka injection drug users in central Ukraine: a cross-sectional survey.
Dumchev KV, Soldyshev R, Qian HZ, et al

Harm Reduct J
. 2009 Aug 23;6(1):23
Abstract

    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  HepC integration into HIV prevention programs
L. Maistat, P. Skala
(XX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

 

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