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Low incidence of hepatitis C virus transmission between spouses: a prospective study.
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 Apr 2000
Kao J H, Liu C J, Chen P J, Chen W, Lai M Y, Chen D S
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Interspousal transmission of hepatitis C virus (HCV) has been documented; however, the annual risk of interspousal transmission remains unclear. METHODS: A long-term prospective study to define the risk of interspousal transmission of HCV was conducted. One hundred and twelve index patients with chronic hepatitis C and their anti-HCV seronegative spouses were enrolled. RESULTS: The mean follow-up...
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