HCV testing must be considered as a crucial part of sexual health screening in environments where risk factors or outbreaks of HCV exist. September , This work indicates that most of these acute infections are sexually transmitted.
Men with acute HCV infection had a median age of 37 years, and ages ranged from 24 to Among the 22 men in whom HCV genotype was determined, 19 had genotype 1, 1 had genotype 3, and 2 had genotype 4. Twelve of these men reported group sex, 11 reported fisting, 21 reported any recreational drug use, and 14 reported anal sex without a condom while using drugs. None of the men in follow-up had become infected with HIV. As a result, onward transmission of HCV is possible.
Acute hepatitis C infection in HIV-negative men who have sex with men. ICAAC Washington, DC. Abstract V Results: 45 individuals fulfilled acute hepatitis C criteria. Median age at diagnosis was 37 years range Only Accurate history taking, documentation of drug use and risk prevention messages are crucial in this high-risk population.
