Co-infection

coinfection
hepatitis

About hepatitis

Hepatitis, which means inflammation of the liver, can be caused by a range of factors.

hepatitis

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A can cause a short-term illness that normally lasts between 10 and 14 days.

hepatitis

Hepatitis B

If left untreated, liver disease caused by hepatitis B can be very serious.

hepatitis

Hepatitis C

Liver disease is a major cause of illness in people infected with both HIV and hepatitis C.

tuberculosis

Tuberculosis

When someone is infected with tuberculosis (TB) the likelihood of it making them ill is multiplied if they are also HIV positive.