HIV/HCV coinfection and the risk of cardiovascular disease: A meta ‐analysis

In conclusion, individuals with HIV/HCV coinfection had an increased CVD risk compared to those with HIV monoinfection. More research is needed to further examine the nature of this association, and response to traditional risk‐reduction therapies.

Source: Journal of Viral Hepatitis - June 23, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: O. Osibogun, O. Ogunmoroti, E. D. Michos, E. S. Spatz, B. Olubajo, K. Nasir, P. Madhivanan, W. Maziak Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research