What is HIV and hepatitis C virus coinfection?
HIV and hepatitis C virus coinfection refers to being infected with both HIV and the hepatitis C virus. Coinfection is more common in persons who inject drugs. In fact, 50%90% of HIV-infected persons who use injection drugs are also infected with the hepatitis C virus. To learn more about coinfection, visit http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/resources/factsheets/coinfection.htm.