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Hepatitis C Prevalence in Perinatally Infected HIV-Positive Children Enrolled in PACTG 219C
In Brief
An observational study for HIV Infections and Hepatitis C. Completed, across 39 sites in 2 countries.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to find out how many children who are infected with HIV are also infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV). HCV infection is a major health concern. HIV-infected adults who are co-infected with HCV appear to have more rapid HIV disease progression. There is little data on how widespread HCV is among children who are HIV-infected. Information from this study will help determine the need for future HCV studies. This study also will obtain blood samples for future testing for other hepatitis viruses such as hepatitis G virus (HGV or GB virus C).