The answer here is no. Absolutely no forms of hepatitis directly cause HIV, but it can make HIV advance faster in the body and lead to more severe health issues.

The liver helps to filter the blood and remove toxins. If the liver is inflamed and infected from hepatitis, it cannot support the immune system as it works to fight off HIV. Someone who is HIV positive and has Hep-B or C will need additional antiviral medication to slow down the progression of the co-infection. 

Another common question people have is if HIV is transmitted more easily than hepatitis. The different forms of hepatitis are spread in various ways. For instance, Hep-A is spread through stool, while Hep-B and Hep-C are spread through the blood.

However, both HIV and Hep-B can be spread through other bodily fluids, including semen, and vaginal fluids. For this reason, both HIV and Hep-B are often spread through sexual intercourse, as well as shared intravenous needles for piercings, tattoos, or drug use.

It is hard to say if HIV is more easily transmittable than Hepatitis – but everyone should be aware of their risk and take action to protect themselves and others.