Hepatitis C (HCV) is a common co-infection with HIV among injection drug users, but historically it has not appeared to be readily transmitted sexually, and so is relatively rare among gay men. But an increase in HCV infection among HIV-positive gay men in Europe is calling that into question.
A presentation last month by Mark Danta and colleagues at the International AIDS Society conference in Sydney looked in detail at the genetic sequences of the HCV infections of 188 HIV-positive gay men in England, Holland, Germany, and France. It found 10 distinct HCV clusters of infection, ranging in size from three to 36 individuals.
The authors concluded that the HCV transmissions were the result of increased travel associated with high-risk behaviors of the men. Previous studies have noted the association between transmission of HCV and a high number of sexual partners, increased incidence of other sexually transmitted diseases, the use of party drugs such as cocaine and crystal meth, and engaging in SM-associated sexual practices.
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I was diagnosed as HEPATITIS B carrier in 2013 with fibrosis of the
liver already present. I started on antiviral medications which
reduced the viral load initially. After a couple of years the virus
became resistant. I started on HEPATITIS B Herbal treatment from
ULTIMATE LIFE CLINIC (www.ultimatelifeclinic.com) in March, 2020. Their
treatment totally reversed the virus. I did another blood test after
the 6 months long treatment and tested negative to the virus. Amazing
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