Symptomatic Acute Hepatitis C Infection Following a Single Episode of Unprotected Sexual Intercourse

الملخص EN

A previously healthy 23-year-old MSM presented with jaundice, systemic upset, and rash 2 months after a single episode of unprotected sexual intercourse.

Liver biochemistry was grossly deranged, with markedly elevated transaminases and hyperbilirubinaemia.

Serology was positive for genotype 1a hepatitis C virus (HCV) and in the absence of other causes, acute HCV infection was suspected.

He was subsequently successfully treated with pegylated interferon and ribavirin for 24 weeks and made a full clinical and biochemical recovery.