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Mean progression to cirrhosis<br />

among HIV+ is 25 years<br />

3-fold faster in HIV pos than in HIV neg<br />

Fibrosis Grades<br />

(METAVIR Score)<br />

4<br />

3<br />

2<br />

1<br />

HIV+ (n = 122)<br />

Controls (n = 122)<br />

0<br />

0<br />

10<br />

20<br />

30<br />

40<br />

Duration <strong>of</strong> HCV <strong>Infection</strong> (years)<br />

Benhamou et al. Hepatology 1999<br />

Soto et al. J Hepatol. 1997;26 :1-5

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