Reports of Sexually Acquired Hepatitis C Infection Among MSM on PrEP

Two sites located in NYC and San Francisco report a series of 15 cases of new HCV infection among 14 MSM on PrEP that were likely sexually acquired.

Adherence to preexposure HIV prophylaxis (PrEP) significantly decreases the risk for new HIV infection among men who have sex with men (MSM). In many regions, rates of numerous sexually transmitted illnesses (STIs) have increased among MSM on PrEP, as concern about HIV risk has decreased. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is most easily acquired through blood exposures such as sharing unclean needles among intravenous drug users. The risk for HIV infection from unsafe sex behaviors has been less well elucidated.

For this study, HIV-uninfected MSM using PrEP with suspected sexually acquired HCV infection were referred to Mt. Sinai Medical Center, New York City, or to the University of California, San Francisco. From 2013 to 2018, 15 cases of …

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Keith Henry, MD

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Consultant/Advisory BoardViiV Advisory Board

Editorial BoardsJAIDS: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes

Keith Henry, MD

Disclosures

Consultant/Advisory BoardViiV Advisory Board

Editorial BoardsJAIDS: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes

Reports of Sexually Acquired Hepatitis C Infection Among MSM on PrEP

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