Hepatitis C transmission through tattooing: A case report

Sandra C. Thompson; Franz Hernberger; Elizabeth Wale; Nick Crofts

doi:10.1111/j.1467-842X.1996.tb01035.x

Hepatitis C transmission through tattooing: A case report

Sandra C. Thompson, Franz Hernberger, Elizabeth Wale, Nick Crofts

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We report the case of a prisoner for whom tattooing was the likely source of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Many of the tattoos were carried out within prison using equipment that was multiply shared with other prisoners with limited access to means of disinfection. This case supports previous reports that prison is a risk factor for HCV infection and that HCV can be transmitted through tattooing. Use of unsterilised equipment for tattooing within prison must be a high-risk activity, given the high prevalence of HCV infection among those incarcerated. Harm reduction approaches are required to diminish risk in this environment.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	317-318
Number of pages	2
Journal	Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
Volume	20
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-842X.1996.tb01035.x
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 1996
Externally published	Yes

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