| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6119601 | Journal of Clinical Virology | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
In summary, this study shows for the first time that HCV can frequently be detected in stool samples of chronically infected patients irrespective of occult bleeding. We suggest that stool can be a potential source for HCV infection and thus unprotected anal intercourse should be avoided.
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Authors
Benjamin Heidrich, Eike Steinmann, Iris Plumeier, Janina Kirschner, Lisa Sollik, Szilvia Ziegert, Michael Engelmann, Patrick Lehmann, Michael Peter Manns, Dietmar Helmut Pieper, Heiner Wedemeyer,