Shedding of Hepatitis C Virus Into the Rectum of HIV-infected Men Who Have Sex With Men

Conclusion. This study provides the first direct evidence to our knowledge that a sufficient quantity of HCV is shed into the rectum in HIV-infected men with HCV infection to directly infect an inserted penis or be passed indirectly through fomite-like transmission to the rectum of sex partner. We must develop an appropriate public health campaign to educate MSM about these routes of HCV infection to reverse the HCV epidemic among HIV-infected MSM.
Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tags: Major Article Source Type: research