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[[Image:Hepatitis-c(1).gif‎|thumbnail|225px|right|Hepatitis C Virus]]

[[Image:Hepatitis-c(1).gif‎|thumbnail|225px|right|Hepatitis C Virus]]

Concerning [[homosexuality]] and [[hepatitis]], according to the [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]] (CDC) both [[Hepatitis A]] and [[Hepatitis B]] disproportionately affects men who have sex with men (MSM) due to lack of adequate protection and irresponsibility.<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/msm/hav_msm_fact.htm</ref><ref>http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/msm/hbv_msm_fact.htm</ref> According to the CDC, "About 10% of all new HAV [Hepatitis A Virus] infections in the United States are among MSM. Although the overall incidence of hepatitis A has declined in the [[United States]] over the past decade, frequent outbreaks continue to be reported among MSM." <ref>http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/msm/hav_msm_fact.htm</ref> The CDC also reports that "About 15%-20% of all new HBV [Hepatitis B Virus] infections in the United States are among MSM."<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/msm/hbv_msm_fact.htm</ref>

Concerning [[homosexuality]] and [[hepatitis]], both [[Hepatitis A]] and [[Hepatitis B]] disproportionately affects men who have sex with men (MSM).

 

In 2019, the CDC reported:

{{Cquote|Among adults, an estimated 10% of new [[Hepatitis]] A cases and 20% of new Hepatitis B cases occur in MSM.

 

MSM are at increased risk for Hepatitis C if they are involved in high-risk behaviors.

There is no vaccine for Hepatitis C and testing for Hepatitis C is not recommended for MSM unless they were born from 1945 through 1965, have HIV, or are engaging in risky behaviors. The best way to prevent Hepatitis C is by avoiding behaviors that can spread the disease, especially sharing needles or other equipment to inject drugs.<ref>Center for Disease Control and Prevention website, https://www.cdc.gov, accessed February 2, 2019</ref>}}

In a 2007 article entitled ''Advances in the Management of Viral Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Infection in HIV-Coinfected Patients''  Vincent V. Soriano, MD, PhD  reported in [[Medscape]] the following regarding homosexuality and Hepatitis C viral infections:

In a 2007 article entitled ''Advances in the Management of Viral Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Infection in HIV-Coinfected Patients''  Vincent V. Soriano, MD, PhD  reported in [[Medscape]] the following regarding homosexuality and Hepatitis C viral infections: