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Hello can hepetitis c be sexually transmitted?
A 20 min. or so podcast on a long term study done on "sexual transmisson " of HCV you may find informative.
.http://hepatitiscnewdrugs.blogspot.ca/2013/04/aasld-podcast-sexual-transmission-of.html
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Yes, but the risk is lower than IV needle sharing and some others. rough sex with blood to blood contact with an infected HCV person increases the risk..
Hepatitis C (HCV) is spread through contact with an infected person’s blood -- which may be present because of genital sores or cuts or menstruation. HCV has been detected with greater-than-average frequency among people who have a history of sexual promiscuity -- which can be defined as a history of a sexually transmitted disease, sex with a prostitute, more than five sexual partners per year, or a combination of these. A person who is in a long-term monogamous relationship with an HCV-infected person rarely contracts this virus. Only approximately 2% of sexual partners of HCV-infected people also test positive for HCV. However, it is important to note that this statistic is based on indirect evidence only. Therefore, whether these people became infected through a sexual act or by another route is unclear. For example, people in long-standing relationships generally care for one another in times of illness or injury. During such times, HCV may be transmitted to the spouse or partner since taking precautions against contact with blood may not always be taken into consideration -- even among the most cautious of couples.
http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/hepatitis-and-sex-frequently-asked-questions
Hepatitis C Information for the Public
http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/c/cfaq.htm
Hepatitis C (HCV) is spread through contact with an infected person’s blood -- which may be present because of genital sores or cuts or menstruation. HCV has been detected with greater-than-average frequency among people who have a history of sexual promiscuity -- which can be defined as a history of a sexually transmitted disease, sex with a prostitute, more than five sexual partners per year, or a combination of these. A person who is in a long-term monogamous relationship with an HCV-infected person rarely contracts this virus. Only approximately 2% of sexual partners of HCV-infected people also test positive for HCV. However, it is important to note that this statistic is based on indirect evidence only. Therefore, whether these people became infected through a sexual act or by another route is unclear. For example, people in long-standing relationships generally care for one another in times of illness or injury. During such times, HCV may be transmitted to the spouse or partner since taking precautions against contact with blood may not always be taken into consideration -- even among the most cautious of couples.
http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/hepatitis-and-sex-frequently-asked-questions
Hepatitis C Information for the Public
http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/c/cfaq.htm
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