Are PrEP users at greater risk of hep C?
An Australian-led meta-analysis identifies population groups that need better testing and treatment services
Hepatitis C incidence is higher among gay and bisexual men using pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) compared to their HIV-positive peers, flagging another potential hurdle in meeting global elimination targets, a large study shows.
Although injecting drug use remains the main driver of hepatitis C virus (HCV) prevalence, the researchers say that as PrEP use rises, “greater HCV transmission might occur”.
