can you get hepititis c from having sex?

Question

i just found out that i have hepititis c and im worried that i may have given it to a friend. I contracted hepititis from a transfusion many years ago and i just found out that i have it is it possible that i may given it to him

Answer 1

hepatitis c is only transmitted from the infected person to another by blood transfer only!

the known risk is speculated at .06% but it's more likely to be cut in half at .03% because household exposure, ie, sharing a toothbrush, razor or other items that may have tainted blood on it are thought to occur.

i was infected at age 8 and to date, no one i've ever had sex with has hepatitis c.

if your worried, wear a condom, however, in long term monogomous relationships, the risk is just not there.

hcv corpuscles are found in semen and vaginal fluid, but this is not transferrable. the virus has to be active and it's only active in blood.

many wrong answers folks! if you don't know what your talking about DO NOT COMMENT. This not only scares people, but it sends the wrong message.

HCV is not and STD!

good luck to you!

Answer 2

Causes
In general, you contract hepatitis C by coming in contact with blood contaminated with the virus. Most people with hepatitis C became infected through blood transfusions received before 1992, the year improved blood-screening tests became available.

You can also contract the virus by injecting drugs with contaminated needles and, less commonly, from contaminated needles used in tattooing and body piercing. Needle exchange programs, which increase the availability of sterile needles, are helping to reduce the risk of hepatitis C, HIV and other blood-borne diseases.

A small percentage of babies born to mothers with hepatitis C acquire the infection during childbirth. Mother-to-infant transmission rates are higher among women infected with both hepatitis C and HIV. Talk with your doctor about these risks before becoming pregnant.

In rare cases, hepatitis C may be transmitted sexually. And in many people infected with hepatitis C, no risk factor can be identified.

Answer 3

Hepatitus C : a type of hepatitus transmitted largely by transfusion or percutaneous inoculation such as with drug users sharing needles. Mosby's Dictionary for Nursing , Allied health and Medical. I seriously doubt that you have infected another unless you were sharing needles or donated blood to this friend. You should talk to your doctor about your concerns to get more info.

Answer 4

It's possible but not likely. Type C hepatitis is not easily spread through sex. You're more likely to get it through contact with infected blood, contaminated razors, needles, tattoo and body-piercing equipment, or manicure or pedicure tools that haven't been properly sanitized, and a mother can pass it to her baby during delivery.
http://std-gov.org/stds/hepatitis.htm

Answer 5

Persons who may be at risk for hepatitis C are those who:
Have or have had sex with multiple partners
Have or have had sex with a person who has hepatitis C
Share personal items, such as toothbrushes and razors, with someone who has hepatitis C
Please see the webpages for more details on Hepatitis C.

Answer 6

Hepatitis C is usually transmitted through blood contacts (i.e. sharing drug needles, etc). Hepatitis B is transmitted primarily through sex. Check out www.cdc.gov for more answers.

Answer 7

yes it's possible. ALso anyone you live with should be tested too. It's a life long treatable disease GOOD LUCK! Best wishes

Answer 8

Absolutely! sometimes it can be more devastating than the HIV virus. It is from bodily fluid, coming into contact with yours

Answer 9

Yes, but you are more likely to have transmitted it to him if you've ever shared a toothbrush w/ him.

Answer 10

yes