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Sahil Zaveri¹, Ariana Tagliaferri², Bhavin Shah³

¹Internal Medicine, State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University, New York, USA.

|December 29, 2022

Summary

A unique case of acute hepatitis C infection occurred after a penile stem cell injection. This is the first reported instance of hepatitis C presenting acutely following this specific procedure.

Keywords:

hepatitis c (hcv) infection immunocompetent liver injury penile injection stem cell transplant

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Area of Science:

Hepatology
Infectious Diseases
Regenerative Medicine

Background:

Hepatitis C is a viral infection typically transmitted through blood or bodily fluids, often leading to chronic illness.
While Hepatitis C reactivation post-transplant is documented, acute presentations are rare, particularly in immunocompetent individuals.

Observation:

A case of acute hepatitis C infection was identified following a penile stem cell injection procedure.
The patient was immunocompetent, making the acute presentation unusual.

Findings:

This case represents the first documented instance of acute hepatitis C infection linked to penile stem cell injections.
The transmission route highlights a novel risk associated with certain stem cell therapies.

Implications:

This finding underscores the importance of screening and infection control measures in stem cell injection procedures.
It suggests potential risks of viral transmission through non-traditional routes in regenerative medicine.
Further research is needed to understand the transmission dynamics and prevention strategies for Hepatitis C in this context.