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Candida albicans is a naturally occurring yeast, which generally lives in harmony with its human host in the gut, the folds of the skin, the anus, the mouth and the vagina. Thrush, or candidiasis, occurs when the balance of this yeast is disturbed and it multiplies out of control. read more »

Treating your HIV with combination ARVA medication or other substance which is active against retroviruses such as HIV. is definitely recommended if you have hepatitis C (HCVHepatitis C virus.), as HIV replication makes it more likely that you could transmit (HCV) to your baby. read more »

Many people with HCVHepatitis C virusA small infective organism which is incapable of reproducing outside a host cell.. manage their symptoms with a range of lifestyle alterations and complementary therapiesA broad range of healing philosophies, approaches, and therapies that Western (conventional) medicine does not commonly use to promote well-being or treat health conditions. Examples include acupuncture, herbs, Traditional Chinese Medicine, etc.. Avoiding or reducing alcohol consumption is key in limiting liverA large organ, located in the upper right abdomen, which assists in digestion by metabolising carbohydrates, fats and proteins, stores vitamins and minerals, produces amino acids, bile and cholesterolAn essential component of cell membranes and nerve fibre insulation, cholesterol is important for the metabolism and transport of fatty acids and the production of hormones and Vitamin D. Cholesterol is manufactured by the liver, and is also present in certain foods. High blood cholesterol levels have been linked to heart disease and may be a side effect of some anti-HIV medications., and removes toxins from the blood. damage. read more »

You can undertake HCVHepatitis C virusA small infective organism which is incapable of reproducing outside a host cell.. treatment while you are taking methadone maintenance. However, you may be at heightened risk of experiencing HCV treatment-related depression, so it is worth discussing the potential benefits and risks of taking an antidepressant preventatively with your doctor. read more »

HCVHepatitis C virusA small infective organism which is incapable of reproducing outside a host cell.. treatment can cause very difficult side effects. Depression, difficulty sleeping, moodiness, aches and pains, fatigue, weakness, nausea, hair thinning, weight loss, muscle wasting, changes in taste, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, low red or white blood cell count, changes in concentration and respiratory problems can all occur. read more »

Treatment with a combination of pegylated alfa- interferon and ribavirinAn antiviralA medication or substance which is active against one or more viruses. May include anti-HIV drugs, but these are more accurately termed antiretrovirals. drug which is effective against a range of virusesA small infective organism which is incapable of reproducing outside a host cell. including herpes, the hepatitis C virus and several strains of influenza.
can result in a cure – complete clearance of the virusA small infective organism which is incapable of reproducing outside a host cell.. The goal of HCVHepatitis C virus. treatment is to get the virus to undetectable levels and sustain the viral suppression. read more »

Testing positive for HCVHepatitis C virusA small infective organism which is incapable of reproducing outside a host cell.. does not necessarily mean you are going to become seriously ill. In many cases, people live well with hepatitis C infection for a long time, and a small but significant percentage of people even go on to eliminate the virusA small infective organism which is incapable of reproducing outside a host cell. from the body. read more »

This section is specifically about having both the HIV and hepatitis C virus and contains information about how HCVHepatitis C virus. affects the body, how the two virusesA small infective organism which is incapable of reproducing outside a host cell. interact, treatment of HCV, and how treatments work together. read more »

The term opportunistic infections (OIs) refers to a number of illnesses, infections and conditions which occur in people whose immune systems have been damaged due to HIV and AIDS. read more »

Sex drive varies from individual to individual, and can fluctuate according to daily stresses, tiredness, health, hormonal changes and relationship status. HIV diagnosis and medications can also affect libido. read more »