Defining risk and mechanisms of permucosal transmission for acute HCV infection within high-risk populations. [ 2009 - 2011 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Mark Danta (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Gail Matthews ,  A/Pr Garrett Prestage ,  A/Pr Joseph Sasadeusz ,  Prof Margaret Hellard

Brief description Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is usually transmitted by blood-to-blood contact. The risk of transmission by sexual contact has been thought to be low. However, in recent years increasing hepatitis C infection has been documented among HIV-positive gay men, with sexual contact the most most likely means of infection in the majority of cases. This grant will use established cohorts to define levels of hepatitis C risk through sexual contact among homosexual men to inform public health strategies.

Funding Amount $AUD 395,182.03

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant