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Sexually acquired hepatitis.

M G Brook1

  • 1Patrick Clements Clinic, Central Middlesex Hospital, Acton Lane, London NW10 7NS, UK. Gary.Brook@nwlh.nhs.uk

Sexually Transmitted Infections
|August 16, 2002
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Hepatitis B is sexually transmitted in heterosexuals, while Hepatitis A is not. Sexual transmission of hepatitis B is a key concern in resource-poor settings.

Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Viral hepatitis encompasses several distinct infections (Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E, G, GBV-C, TT virus).
  • Sexual transmission is a recognized but often under-studied route for some viral hepatitis types.
  • Understanding transmission dynamics is crucial for prevention and control, especially in resource-limited environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize current knowledge on sexually transmitted viral hepatitis.
  • To evaluate epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and management.
  • To focus on implications for resource-poor settings.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search of Medline, Cochrane Library, and reference lists (1966-2001).
  • Searched for hepatitis A-G, delta, GBV-C, TT virus using textword and MeSH terms.

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  • Combined hepatitis virus searches with terms related to sexual transmission and prevention.

    • Main Results:

    • Hepatitis B shows significant sexual transmission in heterosexual relationships; Hepatitis C and D show less.
    • No evidence supports sexual transmission of Hepatitis A.
    • Hepatitis A-D can be sexually transmitted in male homosexual relationships under specific circumstances.

    Conclusions:

    • Hepatitis B is the primary sexually transmitted viral hepatitis of concern in heterosexuals.
    • Sexual transmission is a significant route for Hepatitis B in resource-poor countries.
    • Targeted prevention strategies are needed, particularly for Hepatitis B in vulnerable populations.