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Infectivity and risk factors of hepatitis C virus
transmission through sexual contact
Abstract: HCV infection among heterosexuals with multiple
partners and family members of patients with hepatitis C, and HCV
RNA in the body fluid of these patients were investigated. The
results showed that the HCV infection in heterosexuals with
multiple partners, which was related to sexual activity, was much
higher than that of healthy pregnant women. The HCV RNA in the
saliva, semen or vaginal discharge of patients with hepatitis C was
at detectable level. Among the patient's relatives, none of the
children but 2 spouses were found to be infected with HCV. We
concluded that sexual contact might play some role in HCV
transmission.
Author: Zhao XP; Yang DL; Tang ZY; Huang YC; Hao LJ; Cheng L;
Zhou W
Source: J Tongji Med Univ
Date of Pub: 1995 Issue: 3 Volume: 15 Pagination: 147-50
Abstract By: Author
Address: Clinical Immunology Research Unit, Tongji Hospital, Tongji
Medical University, Wuhan
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