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HEPATITIS B RISK FROM MAN TO WOMAN BY CUNNILINGUS AND KISSING
Answered by
Edward W Hook, MD - HIV Prevention, stds
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HEPATITIS B RISK FROM MAN TO WOMAN BY CUNNILINGUS AND KISSING
by ARENAPUA, Nov 09, 2009 02:01PM
Hi
I've found on the internet that Hepatitis B can be transmitted through oral sex. I am a man currently awaiting testing for Hepatitis B (I've had 2 out of the 3 vaccinations) and wondering if I can indulge her orally.
Also I've read that Hepatitis cannot be spread through kissing. However most websites say Hep B can be passed through saliva.
Please could you clarify please? Why can hep B be transmitted by oral sex but not kissing if present in saliva.
Much appreciated.
I've found on the internet that Hepatitis B can be transmitted through oral sex. I am a man currently awaiting testing for Hepatitis B (I've had 2 out of the 3 vaccinations) and wondering if I can indulge her orally.
Also I've read that Hepatitis cannot be spread through kissing. However most websites say Hep B can be passed through saliva.
Please could you clarify please? Why can hep B be transmitted by oral sex but not kissing if present in saliva.
Much appreciated.
Doctor's Answer
by Edward W Hook, MD, Nov 09, 2009 05:12PM
, Nov 09, 2009 05:12PM
Welcome back to the Forum. Much of what can be said about oral transmission of HIV as we discussed in your prior post on the HIV site can also be said for hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is transmitted by genital sex. I suppose it could also be transmitted, at least in theory, by oral sex however this is so rare, if it even happens, that oral transmission of hepatitis B is not even mentioned in scientific papers or medical test books. I would not pay attention to things you read on the internet if that is your source of information.
Furthermore, there is no evidence of hepatitis B being transmitted by kissing.
In your own case, i f you have already had two of the three recommended vaccinations for hepatitis B, it is also VERY likely that the vaccine is actively protecting you from infection. I would not worry. I hope this comment helps. EWH
Furthermore, there is no evidence of hepatitis B being transmitted by kissing.
In your own case, i f you have already had two of the three recommended vaccinations for hepatitis B, it is also VERY likely that the vaccine is actively protecting you from infection. I would not worry. I hope this comment helps. EWH
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