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Can Hepatitis C be transferred through normal intercourse?
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Default Can Hepatitis C be transferred through normal intercourse? - 10-12-2008, 09:58 PM

I have heard by so many people that Hep C is only transferred through blood and not sex but is that true? Can someone catch Hep C by normal sex or even oral sex? Or is it only caught from blood transfer?
I do not have the virus and I don't plan to sleep with someone who has it. I'm just wondering.
   
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Default 10-16-2008, 09:58 PM

It is possible but very unlikely to transfer the virus during intercourse. A study I read a few years back had it at a very low risk but I believe it was between long-term heterosexual relationships.
   
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Default 10-21-2008, 09:58 PM

From what I have read it could, probably wouldn't but why take a chance, there's other things to worry about, use protection.
   
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Default 10-23-2008, 09:58 PM

No it is, or can be sexually transmitted. Heterosexual or homosexual activity with multiple sexual partners has been clearly identified as a mode of transmission, but the exact risk is unknown.
   
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Default 10-24-2008, 09:58 PM

Hep C can be transmitted through sex, but sexual transmission of Hep C is very rare, because in order for transmission to occur, there has to be bleeding.

Hep C is most commonly transmitted through sharing needles for drug use, and through sharing razors, toothbrushes, tattoo needles, tattoo ink, and piercings. It is not transmitted through saliva or casual contact.
   
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