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Hepatits C and HIV
hey,
is hep C considered an autoimmune disease like cancer that causes late seroconversion of HIV?? can someone enlighten me thank you. :)
is hep C considered an autoimmune disease like cancer that causes late seroconversion of HIV?? can someone enlighten me thank you. :)
COURTESY OF DR. HANSFIELD:
"Neither hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection nor any other medical condition delays HIV seroconversion or otherwise makes HIV testing any less reliable than normal, with the possible exception of profound immunodeficiency due to advanced cancer, potent chemotherapy, and the like--and probably not even those."
"Neither hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection nor any other medical condition delays HIV seroconversion or otherwise makes HIV testing any less reliable than normal, with the possible exception of profound immunodeficiency due to advanced cancer, potent chemotherapy, and the like--and probably not even those."
Just FYI and mine: found this on the "Ask the Doctor" forum. For your reading pleasure.
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Apr 22, 2006 12:00AM
Neither hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection nor any other medical condition delays HIV seroconversion or otherwise makes HIV testing any less reliable than normal, with the possible exception of profound immunodeficiency due to advanced cancer, potent chemotherapy, and the like--and probably not even those.
You should be tested for HCV infection. But the result, whether positive or negative, is irrelevant to your HIV test results.
Best wishes-- HHH, MD
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Apr 22, 2006 12:00AM
Neither hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection nor any other medical condition delays HIV seroconversion or otherwise makes HIV testing any less reliable than normal, with the possible exception of profound immunodeficiency due to advanced cancer, potent chemotherapy, and the like--and probably not even those.
You should be tested for HCV infection. But the result, whether positive or negative, is irrelevant to your HIV test results.
Best wishes-- HHH, MD
You guys are unbelievable. You use the CDC guidelines for the Window Period of 3 months yet when someone shares some information that came from the CDC you question it.
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I read on the CDC website that there were two documented cases where a simultaneous infection of Hep C and HIV caused delayed seroconversion.
ISNT THAT WHAT "NO" MEANS?
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* Anyone who continues to post excessively, questioning a conclusive negative result or no-risk situation, will be subject to action by MedHelp. Conclusive negative results or a no-risk situation will be based up the criteria MedHelp’s doctors. Action will be taken as follows:
* After excessive posting, a warning will be issued by MedHelp
* Continuing to post regarding the negative result / no risk situation will result in a 3 day suspension
* Continuing to post upon your return will result in a permanent ban.
So that means if you happen to contract hep C it won't interfere with the 3 month window testing period rights? That means if i obtain a negative after the 3 month window period, its a valid negative right?
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