2006-12-05 12:00:31 · 12 answers · asked by hot_t_31 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Hep C is transmitted in less than 1 % sexually. It is probably not wise to have casual sex with anyone , much less someone with an infectious disease without protection, but the chances are very slim. I can tell you this because I have hep C and have been married for 13 years and have two children before I knew I was infected and no one I have every been around is infected. I have been treated for the last three years and am now in remission. But, please do not have unprotected sex, with anyone! You never know, it could be years before you are diagnosed with a disease, and it is not worth it! Hep C is a killer disease.
2006-12-05 13:15:41 · answer #1 · answered by Penny M 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
okay! lets make ONE thing clear here! HCV corpuscles found in semen, vaginal and other bodily fluids are NOT transmittable!!
HCV resides in BLOOD ONLY.
I have had HCV since I was around 8 years old. I knew something was wrong with me begining at age 12, however, it went undiagnosed until I was 34. Between the ages of 17 (when I lost my virginity and 34, I NEVER infected anyone to my knowledge.)
I even had sexual relations with an off and on again boyfriend for 14 years and he never caught hcv....and sometimes the time of the month hit and blood was even present!
So, all in all, the reality is, HCV is NOT a "true" STD because HCV resides in blood and the infected blood has to be transmitted into another persons blood stream.
The reason why the CDC states that HCV is transmitted sexually is because they are talking about people who have multiple sex partners-and those who do usually also do drugs!
SEX=DRUGS= higher probability of HCV infection, however, more likely the culprit are sharing needles and what not with whomever.
HCV is repeat IS ONLY TRANSMITTED VIA BLOOD TRANSFER. Again, HCV corpuscles are NOT transmittable!!!!! Only the LIVE and ACTIVE virus resides in blood!
Now, a person should ALWAYS respect themself by wearing a condom at ALL times if your just out having fun or getting to know someone.
2006-12-06 03:01:05 · answer #2 · answered by Stephanie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if the sexual activity includes the exchange of blood.
In studies (plural) of married couples in which one partner had hep C, there were no cases of the spouse developing the disease.
There is some evidence that hep C is spread through non-monogamous sex, but it's possible the disease was transmitted the morning after when someone borrowed a toothbrush or razor.
Hepatitis C is a blood-borne disease, spread through shared needle use, blood transfusions prior to 1992 (when all blood in the US started being tested for the virus), tattooing, and other kinds of contact with infected blood. If it is transmitted sexually, that is very rare.
For more information, follow this link to the Centers for Disease Control Hepatitis C page: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/c/index.htm
2006-12-05 23:20:56 · answer #3 · answered by MyThought 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
yes there is 3 percent possibly of being infected with Hepatitis C virus if you have sex with someone infected with this virus.
2006-12-05 20:42:26 · answer #4 · answered by mark A 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Absolutely! The same is true for Hep B--which is more common. But with Hep C, it takes longer for the symptoms to appear. Sometimes a person may carry the disease for as much as 20 yrs before showing symptoms. This disease is usually diagnosed in older adults in liver failure where it's determined that Hep C is the culprit.
2006-12-05 20:42:42 · answer #5 · answered by reeses30135 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
hepatitis c is extremely contagious and very easy to get yes you can become infected through sex
2006-12-05 23:06:19 · answer #6 · answered by cutie25 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Yes
2006-12-05 20:55:14 · answer #7 · answered by krissy 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
YES SAFE SEX
2006-12-05 21:15:00 · answer #8 · answered by triplethreat 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
People say no.. do you want to take a chance?
2006-12-06 00:12:50 · answer #9 · answered by no ar 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Yes this is possible.
2006-12-05 21:21:11 · answer #10 · answered by aquarius_utada1000 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋