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General Reports
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Risk of hepatitis C related to traditional medicine: a case control study in Ho Chi Minh City,
Vietnam.
 Ngo Y, Maugat S, Duong QT, et al  
Rev Epidemiol Sante Publique. 2007 Apr;55(2):107-112
 Abstract
 
Trends in testing behaviours for hepatitis C virus infection and associated determinants:
results from population-based laboratory surveillance in Alberta, Canada (1998-2001).
 Jayaraman GC, Lee B, Singh AE, Preiksaitis JK.
J Viral Hepat. 2007 Apr;14(4):249-54
 Abstract

Risk factors and outcome among a large patient cohort with community-acquired
acute hepatitis C in Italy.
 Santantonio T, Medda E, Ferrari C, et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2006 Nov 1;43(9):1154-9.
 Abstract
Computed Tomography Scanning
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL TEXT ARTICLE
 Transmission of Hepatitis C Virus during Computed Tomography Scanning with Contrast
 Pañella H, Rius C, Caylà JA .
Emerg Infect Dis. 2008 Feb
Paper
Radiopharmaceuticals
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Hepatitis C virus infections from a contaminated radiopharmaceutical used
in myocardial perfusion studies.
Patel PR, Larson AK, Castel AD
 JAMA. 2006 Oct 25;296(16):2005-11.
 Abstract
Sex
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL TEXT ARTICLE
 Sexual transmission of hepatitis C.
Cavalheiro ND.
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo. 2007 Oct;49(5):271-277.
 Paper
 
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  CONFERENCE PRESENTATION
 Sexual Activity as a Risk Factor for Hepatitis C Infection
 Terrault NA
 [NIH Consensus Development Conference on  Management of Hepatitis C: 2002]
 Report
Surgery
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
Hemodialysis access surgery--is there an increased risk of acquiring hepatitis C virus compared to other elective
vascular interventions?
 Assadian A, Assadian O, Holak G, et al
 Vasa. 2008 Feb;37(1):81-5.
 Abstract
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Acute hepatitis C virus infections attributed to unsafe injection practices at an endoscopy clinic--Nevada, 2007.
 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2008 May 16;57(19):513-7.
Paper
 
Perceptions of orthopaedic surgeons regarding hepatitis C viral transmission: a questionnaire
survey.
 Wallis GC, Kim WY, Chaudhary BR, Henderson JJ.
Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2007 Apr;89(3):276-80.
Abstract
 
Outbreak of hepatitis C virus infection during sclerotherapy of varicose veins: Long-term follow-up of
196 patients (4535 patient-years)
 de Ledinghen V, Trimoulet P, Mannant PR, et al
J Hepatol. 2006 Sep 22
 Abstract
 
Nosocomial transmission of hepatitis C virus from an anesthesiologist to three patients -
epidemiologic and molecular evidence.
Stark K, Hanel M, Berg T, Schreier E.
Arch Virol. 2005 Dec 9;
Abstract
 
Anesthetist to patient transmission of hepatitis C virus associated with non exposure-
prone procedures.
Mawdsley J, Teo CG, Kyi M, Anderson M.
 J Med Virol. 2005 Jan 12;75(3):399-401
 Abstract

Sporadic transmission of hepatitis C in dental practice.
 Castro Ferreiro M, Hermida Prieto M, Diz Dios P.
Med Clin (Barc). 2004 Sep 4;123(7):271-5
 Abstract
Alcohol
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Impact of Hepatitis C on HIV Progression in Adults With Alcohol Problems.
 Cheng DM, Nunes D, Libman H, et al;
Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 2007 Apr 9;31(5):829-836.
 Abstract
 
Hepatitis C Infection Is Associated with Depressive Symptoms in HIV-Infected Adults with
Alcohol Problems.
 Libman H, Saitz R, Nunes D, et al 
Am J Gastroenterol. 2006 Jun 16;
Abstract
 
High prevalence of alcohol use among hepatitis C virus antibody positive injection drug
users in three US cities.
 Campbell JV, Hagan H, Latka MH, et al;  
Drug Alcohol Depend. 2005 Aug 26;
Abstract
 
Past excessive alcohol consumption: a major determinant of severe liver disease
among newly referred hepatitis C virus infected patients in hepatology reference centers,
france, 2001.
 Delarocque-Astagneau E, Roudot-Thoraval F, et al 
Ann Epidemiol. 2005 Sep;15(8):551-7
 Abstract

Hepatitis C and alcohol: interactions, outcomes, and implications.
Bhattacharya R, Shuhart MC  
J Clin Gastroenterol 2003 Mar;36(3):242-52
 Abstract

Increase in alcohol related deaths: is hepatitis C a factor?
Henry JA, Moloney C, Rivas C, Goldin RD.
J Clin Pathol 2002 Sep;55(9):704-7
Abstract
Alcohol abstinence does not offset the strong negative effect of lifetime alcohol
consumption on the outcome of interferon therapy.
Tabone M, Sidoli L, Laudi C, et al.
 J Viral Hepat 2002 Jul;9(4):288-94
 Abstract
Moderate alcohol intake increases fibrosis progression in untreated patients with hepatitis
C virus infection.
 Westin J, Lagging LM, Spak F, et al.
 J Viral Hepat 2002 May;9(3):235-41
 Abstract

Does hepatitis C virus cause severe liver disease only in people who drink alcohol?
 Vento S, Cainelli F
Lancet Infect Dis 2002 May;2(5):303-9
Abstract

Intrahepatic hepatitis C virus replication is increased in patients with regular alcohol
consumption.
 Romero-Gomez M, Grande L, Nogales MC, et al.
 Dig Liver Dis 2001 Nov;33(8):698-702
 Abstract

  

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
  CONFERENCE PRESENTATION
 Alcohol and Hepatitis C
 Peters MG, Terrault N
 [NIH Consensus Development Conference on  Management of Hepatitis C: 2002]
 Report
Injection Drug Use
 

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
  CONFERENCE PRESENTATION
 Injection Drug Use and Hepatitis C  
Edlin BR
 [NIH Consensus Development Conference on  Management of Hepatitis C: 2002]
 Report
Non-Injection Drug Use
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Non-injection drug use and Hepatitis C Virus: A systematic review.
 Scheinmann R, Hagan H, Lelutiu-Weinberger C, et al  
 Drug Alcohol Depend. 2006 Dec 14;
 Abstract		  
Tattooing
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  The tattooing paradox: are studies of acute hepatitis adequate to identify
routes of transmission of subclinical hepatitis C infection?
 Haley RW, Fischer RP.
Arch Intern Med 2003 May 12;163(9):1095-8
 Abstracts
Transfusion
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
  The significance of transfusion in the past as a risk for current hepatitis B and hepatitis C
infection: a study in endoscopy patients.
 Tawk HM, Vickery K, Bisset L,
J Viral HepaTransfusion. 2005 May;45(5):807-13.
 Abstracts
Smoking
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 

Impact of smoking on histological liver lesions in chronic hepatitis C.
 Hezode C, Lonjon I, Roudot-Thoraval F, et al.
Gut 2003 Jan;52(1):126-129
 Abstract

Smoking and alanine aminotransferase levels in hepatitis C virus infection:
implications for prevention of hepatitis C virus progression.
 Wang CS, Wang ST, Chang TT, et al.
 Arch Intern Med 2002 Apr 8;162(7):811-5
 Abstract

  
Blood Donations
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Screening of blood from potential organ and cornea donors for viruses.
Miedouge M, Chatelut M, Mansuy JM, et al
J Med Virol 2002 Apr;66(4):571-5
 Abstract		  
Organ Donations
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Screening of blood from potential organ and cornea donors for viruses.
Miedouge M, Chatelut M, Mansuy JM, et al
J Med Virol 2002 Apr;66(4):571-5
 Abstract		  
Ethnicity
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Ethnic differences in the presentation of chronic hepatitis C.
 Lepe R, Layden-Almer JE, Layden TJ, Cotler S.
J Viral Hepat. 2006 Feb;13(2):116-20.
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