Risk for Type C Hepatitis through Sexual Contact
Authors: R. Benamouzig
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1990)

Letters15 October 1990Risk for Type C Hepatitis through Sexual ContactR. Benamouzig, MD, V. Ezratty, MD, S. Chaussade, MDR. Benamouzig, MDSearch for more papers by this author, V. Ezratty, MDSearch for more papers by this author, S. Chaussade, MDSearch for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-113-8-638_1 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptTo the Editors:Recently, Everhart and colleagues (1) failed to show serologic evidence of sexual transmission of hepatitis C virus (HCV) among 42 sexual contacts of patients with chronic non-A, non-B (type C) hepatitis. We report data suggesting the sexual transmission of HCV in a population of young, sexually active women. Forty-eight pregnant women positive for antibodies to human immunodeficiency virus (anti-HIV) (mean age, 24 ± 2 years) were tested for antibodies to HCV (anti-HCV) by enzyme immunoassay (Ortho Diagnostics, Raritan, New Jersey). Tests for antibodies to hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc) and hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) (Abbott Laboratories, North...References1. EverhartDi BisceglieMurray JAL. Risk for non-A, non-B (type C) hepatitis through sexual or household contact with chronic carriers. Ann Intern Med. 1990;112:544-5. LinkGoogle Scholar2. JanotCouroucéManiez CAM. Antibodies to hepatitis C virus in French blood donors. Lancet. 1989;2:796-7. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar3. AlterAhtoneWesifuseStarkoVacalisMaynard MJIKTJ. Hepatitis B virus transmission between heterosexuals. JAMA. 1986; 256:1307-10. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar4. MinukBohmeBowen GCT. Efficacy of commercial condoms in the prevention of hepatitis B virus infection. Gastroenterology. 1987; 93:710-4. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar1. StevensTaylorPindyck CPJ. Epidemiology of hepatitis C virus. A preliminary study in volunteer blood donors. JAMA. 1990; 263:49-53. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar2. McFarlaneSmithJohnsonBrayVerganiWilliam IHPGDS. Hepatitis C virus antibodies in chronic active hepatitis: pathogenetic factor or false positive results? Lancet. 1990;335:754-7. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: Hôpital Cochin Paris France 75014 PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited BySexual transmission of hepatitis C virus infectionSexual transmission of hepatitis C virus infectionHepatitis C virus infection in heterosexual partners of HCV carriersEvaluation of sexual transmission in patients with chronic hepatitis C infectionPruritus as a symptom of hepatitis CHepatitis C Virus Infections in U.S. FamiliesIntrafamilial Spread of Hepatitis C Virus InfectionPrevalence of hepatitis C virus in family members of patients with Hepatitis CHepatitis C virus infection among sexually promiscuous groups and the heterosexual partners of hepatitis C virus infected index casesHigh Prevalence of Antibodies to Hepatitis C Virus among Family Members of Patients with Anti-HCV-Positive Chronic Liver DiseaseDetection of HCV RNA in saliva, urine, seminal fluid, and ascites 15 October 1990Volume 113, Issue 8Page: 638-638KeywordsAntibodiesAntigensDiagnostic techniquesEnzyme immunoassayHIVHepatitis BHepatitis B surface antigenHepatitis C virusPregnancyResearch design Issue Published: 15 October 1990 PDF DownloadLoading ...