[Sexually transmitted liver diseases: infection risk and prevention possibilities]

Wien Med Wochenschr. 1997;147(19-20):443-4.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Sexual exposures every time were associated with increased risks for transmission of infectious agents. In the different kinds of infectious hepatitis actual hepatitis B is sexual transmitted mainly. The most effective prevention is possible by immunization early in the lifetime. Hepatitis C very rarely is sexual transmitted. There is no strong correlation between viral load and risk of transmission by sexual contacts. Like in other infectious diseases including the HIV-infection only the use of condoms and avoiding of unprotected sexual intercourse is the most effective preventive measure.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Hepatitis A / prevention & control
  • Hepatitis A / transmission*
  • Hepatitis A / virology
  • Hepatitis B / prevention & control
  • Hepatitis B / transmission*
  • Hepatitis B / virology
  • Hepatitis C / prevention & control
  • Hepatitis C / transmission*
  • Hepatitis C / virology
  • Hepatitis E / prevention & control
  • Hepatitis E / transmission*
  • Hepatitis E / virology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral / virology*