Update on HIV and Hepatitis C Virus Co-Infection

Learning Objectives

Upon the completion of this activity, participants should be able:

• To describe the epidemiology and natural history of HIV/HCV co-infection.
• To recognize the role of laboratory testing for the diagnosis and ongoing monitoring of HCV in HIV-infected patients.
• To identify HCV treatment candidates and implement evidence-based treatment regimens for the management of HCV in HIV co-infected patients.