Sexual transmission of hepatitis C virus in human immunodeficiency virus-negative men who have sex with men: a series of case reports.
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) has recently emerged as sexual transmitted infection among (human immunodeficiency virus) HIV-positive but not HIV-negative men who have sex with men (MSM). We present 4 case reports showing that HIV-infection is not an absolute prerequisite for sexual HCV transmission in MSM. HIV-negative MSM with ulcerative sexual transmitted infection, those who engage in rough sexual practices or report a HCV-positive sexual partner, should be regularly screened for HCV.
van de Laar
Thijs J W
TJ
Laboratory of Public Health, Cluster of Infectious Diseases, Public Health Service Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. t.vandelaar@vumc.nl
Paxton
William A
WA
Zorgdrager
Fokla
F
Cornelissen
Marion
M
de Vries
Henry J C
HJ
D000328:Adult; D018023:HIV Seronegativity; D016174:Hepacivirus / Q000145:classification / Q000235:genetics / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000635:transmission* / Q000821:virology; D018451:Homosexuality, Male; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D015229:Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral / Q000635:transmission* / Q000821:virology