Co-infection

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

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

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

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

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