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Studies point to potential for huge HCV rise in MSM


 

FROM ICAAC 2014

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"We suggest that hepatitis C screening should be performed at routine sexual health screening, particularly in individuals with risk factors, and in environments where there is a high hepatitis C prevalence," she said. Clinicians also "need to ask penetrating questions about penetrating activities.

"If you don’t take a temperature you won’t find a fever," she said. "I think we’ll find a higher prevalence then we currently see."

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