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can you catch hepatitis c from unprotected sex?
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Default can you catch hepatitis c from unprotected sex? - 02-01-2010, 07:01 PM

can you catch hepatitis c from unprotected sex?
   
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Default 02-03-2010, 07:01 PM

Hepatitis C virus is not usually found in semen or vaginal fluid. Sex is not considered to be an important route of HCV transmission.
   
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Default 02-05-2010, 07:01 PM

yes! but not very often. usually u have to have an open wound of some sort. so take it easy
   
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Hep C can be transmitted through unprotected sex, but sexual transmission of Hep C is very rare. It is most commonly transmitted through blood, sharing needles for drug use, razors, toothbrushes, tattoo needles/ink.
   
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Default 02-09-2010, 07:01 PM

It depends on what type of unprotected sex. Hepatitis C is mainly a blood borne pathogen, so there has to be blood present when you are having sex. Anal sex, sex during menstruation, foisting, rough sex, piercing or cutting during sex can all produce blood making it more likely to pass the virus. Nationally, about 15% of hepatitis C cases were transmitted through sexual contact.

Finally, recent studies have shown that if you are infected with HIV you may be more susceptible to HCV co infection.
   
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