Role of HCV Viremia in Corroborated HCV Transmission Events Within Young Adult Injecting Partnerships.

Judith A HahnDamien C TullyJennifer L EvansMeghan D MorrisAlya BricenoDavid J BeanTodd M AllenKimberly Page

Published in: Open forum infectious diseases (2019)

The HCV viremia level was not associated with increased odds of transmission, yet acute HCV infection (seronegative viremic) was. Explanations include high-risk behavior during acute infection or missed fluctuations in viremia during acute infection. Both point to the need for frequent testing to detect new infection and attempt to prevent onward transmission.

Keyphrases

hepatitis c virus
liver failure
respiratory failure
young adults
human immunodeficiency virus
drug induced
intensive care unit
public health
acute respiratory distress syndrome
childhood cancer