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In respect to [[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).<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>

In respect to [[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).<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>

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 Hepatitus 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:

{{cquote|Hepatitis C virus (HCV) has not been thought to be efficiently transmitted through sexual contact. However, recent reports of outbreaks of acute [[hepatitis C]] among men who have sex with men (MSM) have changed this view. [[British]] researchers examined 7223 MSM who attended a single clinic in Brighton, [[United Kingdom]], since 2000. The study investigators reported that highly risky sexual practices along with multiple sex partners explained the increase in episodes of acute HCV infection in this population.<ref>http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/554156</ref>}}

{{cquote|Hepatitis C virus (HCV) has not been thought to be efficiently transmitted through sexual contact. However, recent reports of outbreaks of acute [[hepatitis C]] among men who have sex with men (MSM) have changed this view. [[British]] researchers examined 7223 MSM who attended a single clinic in Brighton, [[United Kingdom]], since 2000. The study investigators reported that highly risky sexual practices along with multiple sex partners explained the increase in episodes of acute HCV infection in this population.<ref>http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/554156</ref>}}