Furthermore,
HCV infection increases the frequency of hepatotoxicity of ART and
may affect the physicians’ choice of ART regimen.17 The risk
factors, demographic and clinical features of HIV and HCV coinfection
in Sub-Saharan Africa are poorly studied and a better
understanding is necessary to develop clinical strategies.9,18 In this
study we aimed to estimate the prevalence, risk factors, and
clinical presentation of HCV among HIV-infected patients in