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What are the symptoms of Hep C, how is it transmitted, what are the chances of contracting it through protected sex, and how long does it take for symptoms to appear? Thanks guys
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971268 tn?1253200799
Anxious -- don't be.  Protected vaginal sex = 0 risk.
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thanks bill
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87972 tn?1322661239
http://janis7hepc.com/sex_and_hcv.htm
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Thanks. I'll narrow it down. What are the chances of contracting Hep C through protected vaginal sex?
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717272 tn?1277590780
Huge topic.  It might be easiest for you to go to one of the hepatitis C informational sites like janis & friends or hcvadvocate.
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