Risk of Hepatitis C Virus Transmission through Acupuncture: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Myung Han HyunJi Hoon KimJeong Won JangJeong Eun SongDo Seon SongHye Won LeeYoung Youn ChoGi-Ae KimEileen L YoonDong Hyun SinnSoon Sun KimSun Young YimHyun YangJihyun AnPublished in: The Korean journal of gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe chi (2023)
Our findings indicate that acupuncture increases the risk of HCV transmission. Due to HCV's contagiousness, unsafe medical and social practices (including acupuncture) should be performed with caution.