Commonest risk factor for HCV infection is:: (A) i.v. drug abuse, (B) Multiple sex paners, (C) Surgery within last 6 months, (D) Multiple contacts with HCV infected person
Answer is A. Most common risk factors for HCV infection are: Intravenous drug abuse (54%) Multiple sex paners (36%) Having had surgery within the last 6 month (16%) Needle stick injury (10%) Multiple contacts with an HCV-infected person (10%) Employment in medical or dental fields (1.5%)