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  • Title: Detection of HCV RNA in serum and seminal fluid from HIV-1 co-infected intravenous drug addicts.
    Author: Fiore RJ, Potenza D, Monno L, Appice A, DiStefano M, Giannelli A, LaGrasta L, Romanelli C, DiBari C, Pastore G.
    Journal: J Med Virol; 1995 Aug; 46(4):364-7. PubMed ID: 7595414.
    Abstract:
    The presence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA in serum and seminal fluid was investigated in eleven drug addicts coinfected with HIV-1 and HCV. Serum and seminal fluid were taken from each patient at the same time point. HCV RNA was found in ten of the eleven serum samples tested, but only in one of the semen samples. No relationship was observed between CD4 cell counts, the stage of HIV infection, extent of liver damage and the presence of HCV RNA in serum and semen. The results indicate that HCV is not usually present in the semen and provide further evidence against sexual transmission as an important mode of transmission of HCV infection.
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