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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>
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Concerning [[homosexuality]] and [[hepatitis]], both [[Hepatitis A]] and [[Hepatitis B]] disproportionately affects men who have sex with men (MSM).
  
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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:
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In 2019, the CDC reported:
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{{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>}}
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{{Cquote|Among adults, an estimated 10% of new [[Hepatitis]] A cases and 20% of new Hepatitis B cases occur in MSM.
  
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Hepatitis is one of the illnesses of [[Gay Bowel Syndrome|gay bowel syndrome]].
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MSM are at increased risk for Hepatitis C if they are involved in high-risk behaviors.
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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>}}
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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:
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{{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>}}
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Hepatitis is one of the illnesses of [[gay bowel syndrome]].
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==See also==
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*[[Homosexuality and health]]
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 00:12, February 3, 2019

Hepatitis C Virus

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

In 2019, the CDC reported:

“ 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.[1]

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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:

“ 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.[2] ”

Hepatitis is one of the illnesses of gay bowel syndrome.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Center for Disease Control and Prevention website, https://www.cdc.gov, accessed February 2, 2019
  2. ↑ http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/554156
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