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I had sex with my hep c positive girlfriend and upon completion, my penis was covered in blood due to relatively rough intercourse.
What are the chances of infection in this case? Thanks.
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If she has HCV yes it's possible if you have even the slightest abrasion, even something so small you cannot see it.
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somebody please reply to this topic. I recently been through the same thing and I am scared and depressed. I had unprotected intercourse with this woman I met for the first time and she was on her period. My penis was covered in blood. what are the chances of me getting infected with hepatitis C if I had no cuts on the penis.
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