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Hep C Scare?

I was dating a guy for a little over six months, and we broke up recently. Since then rumors have been circuating around that he has Hep C. He did used to be an intravenious drug user 10 years ago, and I am wondering for anyone who knows, what the chances are I could have contracted Hep C if he did have it? I have read that the transmission of Hep C through sex is low...?
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They say 1% chance of getting Hep C through sexual transmission.
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Transmission through sex is very unusual,plus you don't even know for sure he has Hep C.
Your doctor will test you,which I'm sure you know is the logical conclusion to this matter.
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