HIV and Hepatitis B

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Key Points

  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 10% of people with HIV in the United States also have hepatitis B, a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV).
  • HBV is spread through contact with the blood, semen, or other body fluid of a person who has HBV.

HIV and Hepatitis C

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Key Points

  • About 21% of people with HIV in the United States also have hepatitis C, a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV).
  • Hepatitis C is spread mainly through contact with the blood of a person who has HCV.

HIV and Substance Use

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Key Points

  • Substance use refers to the use of drugs and alcohol and includes the misuse of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medicines.
  • Substance use can lead to less safe behaviors (such as condomless sex or sharing needles) that increase the likelihood of getting HIV or passing it on to others.
  • Substance use can harm the health of a person with HIV by weakening the immune system, damaging the liver, disrupting an

How to Find HIV Treatment Services

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Key Points

  • Resources are available that can help people with HIV find a health care provider, pay for medicines, and get help with HIV-related mental health issues.
  • The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program is a federal program designed to help people with HIV get the medical care and other support services they need.
  • The 

HIV and Nutrition and Food Safety

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Key Points

  • In people with HIV, good nutrition helps to maintain the immune system, maintain a healthy weight, aid in the absorption of HIV medicines, and support overall health and well-being.
  • Food and water can be contaminated with germs that cause illnesses (called foodborne illnesses), which can be more serious for people with HIV due to a weakened immune system.

HIV and Mental Health

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Key Points

  • Mental health refers to a person's overall emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

HIV and Older People

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Key Points

  • As of 2022, about 54% of people with HIV in the United States were aged 50 and older.
  • HIV risk factors are similar for people of all ages, but older people may be less likely to get tested for HIV.

HIV and Gay and Bisexual Men

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*NOTE: Males who do not identify as gay or bisexual but engage in male-to-male sexual contact are included in this group.

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