ABSTRACT Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection appears to be endemic in most parts of the
world, with an estimated overall prevalence of 3%. However, there is considerable …

Medical opinion varies considerably regarding the transmission of hepatitis C virus (HCV)
through sexual contact. Based on the study design, representativeness of the study …

Since 2000 outbreaks of acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) among HIV-positive men who have
sex with men (MSM) who denied injecting drug use have been reported from Europe, the …

The aim of the study was to analyse the current literature regarding the mode of transmission
of HCV and its global prevalence in different groups of people. A systematic review of the …

The family Flaviviridae contains three genera: Hepacivirus, Flavivirus, and Pestivirus.
Worldwide, more than 170 million people are chronically infected with Hepatitis C virus and …

Objectives. We studied the prevalence and incidence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in
the ongoing Omega Cohort Study of men who have sex with men (MSM). Methods. From …

Objectives: To assess current knowledge of sexually transmitted viral hepatitis in relation to
epidemiology, clinical presentation, management, and diagnosis with particular reference to …

Study Design Sexual behaviors and HCV antibody status were measured in persons
seeking repeat HIV testing in San Francisco from October 1997 through March 2000 …

Methods A systematic search of the literature on sexual transmission of viral hepatitis was
conducted using PubMed (National Library of Medicine) in February, 2013. Medical Subject …

Viral Hepatitis Among Young Men Who Have Sex With Men: Preva... : Sexually Transmitted
Diseases Viral Hepatitis Among Young Men Who Have Sex With Men: Prevalence of Infection …