Studies show that mortality, morbidity, and hepatic decompensation risks increase with coinfection of HIV and HCV, indicating that adequate and efficient treatment must be provided for both viruses.
Claudine Lejuste, BSN
Claudine Lejuste is a medical/surgical and emergency room nurse. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Florida and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Florida. She is a BSN-DNP family nurse practitioner student interested in acute care practices.