A 32-year-old male presents with a 3-day history of fever wi…

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A 32-yeаr-оld mаle presents with а 3-day histоry оf fever with chills and severe weakness.  There are no other complaints.  The patient has a history of unprotected sex with multiple previous partners.  He also reports a history of travel to South America and consumption of food from street vendors while working there one month ago.  He admits to intravenous drug abuse.  The patient denies a history of previous blood transfusion.  Abdominal exam reveals mild hepatomegaly.  Routine laboratory tests are ordered, including CBC, CMP, HIV, and Hepatitis serology panel.  Liver enzymes are elevated and Hepatitis C virus antibody test is positive.  Testing for Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B is negative.  How did this patient most likely acquire Hepatitis C infection?

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