Sexual transmission of hepatitis C virus in human immunodeficiency virus-negative men who have sex with men: a series of case reports

Sex Transm Dis. 2011 Feb;38(2):102-4. doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0b013e3181ec9de5.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • HIV Seronegativity*
  • Hepacivirus / classification
  • Hepacivirus / genetics
  • Hepacivirus / isolation & purification
  • Hepatitis C / transmission*
  • Hepatitis C / virology
  • Homosexuality, Male*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Sexual Behavior*
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral / transmission*
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral / virology