Do I have hep c?????

[dbernardo60]

i hooked up with a prostitute about 5 months ago... at 14 weeks i tested negative for all std's and hiv1/2 and also had a hep c test done... is this a conclusive negative??? i was born in 86' and had the hep a and b shots a long time ago are those still good too?? one other stupid thing i did was order a home hiv test from shady looking company... they sent a lancet to ***** my finger to collect the blood... is there any chance the lancet posed a risk?? thanks for the help guys!

[R Glass]

Below  is from the CDC Website. Notice that even the 1.5% is pertaining to  studies of long-term spouses of patients with chronic HCV infection who had no other risk factors for infection.  Keep in mind some of the 1.5% could have been infected by  their spouse from other means than sex.
The reason Nail Clippers and Toothbrushes are dangerous is because an infected person can nick themselves and gums sometimes bleed. An noninfected person can then nick themselves or cause their gums to bleed with the infected Clippers or Toothbrushes thus causing blood to blood contact.


“a low prevalence (1.5% on average) of HCV infection has been demonstrated in studies of long-term spouses of patients with chronic HCV infection who had no other risk factors for infection. Multiple published studies have demonstrated that the prevalence of HCV infection among MSM who have not reported a history of injecting-drug use is no higher than that of heterosexuals. Because sexual transmission of other bloodborne viruses, such as HIV, is more efficient among homosexual men than in heterosexual men and women, the reason that HCV infection rates are not substantially higher among MSM is unclear. Overall, these findings indicate that sexual transmission of HCV is possible but inefficient.”

I hope this answers your questions.

[IAmTheWalrus]

"I strongly suspect the transmission during sexual activity may be as significant for the heterosexual community as well"
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I am not sure you could call it "significant" in the homosexual community, anyway. The overwhelmingly common vectors seem to be IV drug uses with shared needles and tainted medical procedures.

If the incidence of transmission sexually was significant I think there would be ample evidence of this. I must agree that the hypotheses of transmission seem reasonable, but the data do not bear this out.

I think the more promiscuous one is, the greater the risk there is of that anomalous combination that could result in sexual transmission.

Just my opinion.

Brent

[Andromedae]

I liked your response :)  And I can understand it as the male is less likely to have a lesion on his penis then a female in her vagina during normal sexual intercourse.  However.... I would like to see the statistics that you cite - I think that such a study of sexual transmission would be difficult at best to accomplish.

Here's my thought process - we know and are told that tooth brushes , nail clippers and anything containing infected blood can be harmful.  How can blood from an infected  menstruating woman not possibly be just as harmful?  Fluids during sex go to a lot more places then just a man's penis.  So I would be interested in the stats that you cite and their methodology in how they were obtained.  

My main point is that we may(?) be fooling ourselves when we think of HCV transmission as being solely a homosexual problem.  I strongly suspect the transmission during sexual activity may be as significant for the heterosexual community as well.

[IAmTheWalrus]

Wise choice!

[Marcia2202]

Ewwwwwwwww.....

I'm not going to research any of this, so I can go on having my bread with whatever I like....

[Jakied]

sexual transmaission of hep C is rare and, when it happens, is usually male to female,

not female to male.  From the CDC.

[R Glass]

Well we are even. After researching Fumunda Cheese, I am officially off any form of cheese.


Andromedae
“That's a load off my mind!  It's a good thing men never have sex with us during our periods.

Oh wait...”

No since in getting c0cky (No Pun Intended). I don’t write the studies I only read them. You would think that HCV would be easily spread that way but, for some reason it is not. There is those rare cases. I agree it seems logical that HCV would be spread easily this way but the statistics are what they are, You will find that most all of the women on this board has not infected their spouse.

[IAmTheWalrus]

Andromedae - Even so, C is not transmitted this way except in theory (that I know of).

Isobella - I guess I am off toast for a while, too!

[Andromedae]

"Hepatitis C can be spread through Sexual Contact but it is very rare. HCV is a Blood Born Virus"

That's a load off my mind!  It's a good thing men never have sex with us during our periods.

Oh wait...

[Trinity4]

Apple Butter.  Same consistency, texture and color as the aforementioned.  I'm going to magic marker over the apple and write Butt.  Bound to be a hot bed of conversation with company at the breakfast table.
Trin

[Isobella]

Gotta love it here.  I learn something new everyday.  I'm gonna have to come up with something new for my toast in the morning.  All I can think is......Butt Butter...ewwwww.

[R Glass]

Thanks, I’ll have to write that down and put it my wallet, incase I ever need to use it.
I like your new pic. Foghorn/ Leghorn was my favorite cartoon.

[IAmTheWalrus]

I guess that is what I was trying to say, but I lack the imaginative euphemisms you have!

I think the correct medical term (for males, anyway) might be Fumunda Cheese.

[lalapple]

peanut butter fudge doesn't sound very appetizing at all

[Marcia2202]

ewwwwwwwwwwwww..... gagggggg

[granitekonig]

Butt butter......lmao.

[can-do-man]

For some reason peanut butter fudge just don't sound good

[R Glass]

Correct me if I am wrong. What you are saying is HAV can be spread by “normal” oral sex because of contact from Anal Leakage better known as Anus Oil or Butt Butter. It does make since. I am sorry I can’t think of the correct medical terms.

[IAmTheWalrus]

Bobbing for Kernels!  uuugh! LOL. That is sick.

You surely have the imagination to see how one could transmit hep A short of said recreation. Consider the poximity of the respective parts of interest combined with a lapse in perfect hygiene and sexially activity is just a likely to spread the virus as the careless employee at the burger barn. That is why it is considered a STD. You are correct that it is typically hep b that is transmitted sexually.

Brent

[Jakied]

Bernie,

     Hep B is a CLASSIC Std and is EASILY transmitted through sexual activity.  In fact,

sexual activity is the primary method of transmission.  Hep A is transmitted through

contaminated food.  Hep C is transmitted through blood transfusions, before 1992, and

Illegal drug use.  Hep C transmission through blood transfusion after 1992 is rare.

sexual transmission of hep C is rare.  when sexual transmission does occur, it is

usually male to female, not female to male.

[fxr_rusty]

bobbing for kernals.....still laughin......but i know i am a sick puppy

[can-do-man]

“Bobbing for Kernels”

Your a sick puppy, funny as hell but sick.
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dbemard...... Sounds like you ok......

[dbernardo60]

Thanks that's the clarification I was looking for!!! Enjoy 2009 everyone :)

[R Glass]

Hepatitis A is caused by eating or drinking food that has been contaminated by the stool of an infected person. Having sex unless you are into the “Bobbing for Kernels” thing does not spread Hepatitis A.
Hepatitis B can be spread through Sexual Contact
Hepatitis C can be spread through Sexual Contact but it is very rare. HCV is a Blood Born Virus.
You have been vaccinated for A & B and you show no HCV Anti-Bodies.
Put it behind you, enjoy life, and be more careful because there is no guarantee you will be so lucky next time