A good friend of mine found out her husband has hepatitis C. They've been married a couple years and she's scared she may have it too.
2007-03-25 04:27:06 · 9 answers · asked by paddington_ck 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
lots of WRONG info guys and gals! HCV is BLOOD BORNE ONLY.
hcv corpuscles found in vaginal fluid, semen, saliva, tears and mucus are NOT transmittable!
HCV can only infect via blood to blood exposure.
If there is no blood present and not an opportunity for bloodstream of the unaffected present, there is NO way hcv can spread.
bottom line:
you should always protect yourself by using a condom, but if your in a long term relationship or married, wearing a condom is really up to you. only .06 percent of those aquire hcv through sex but this was because of the blood to blood issue.
no blood to blood? no hcv transfer.
good luck
2007-03-25 05:38:41 · answer #1 · answered by Stephanie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hepatitis C: is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV), which is found in the blood of persons who have the disease. HCV is spread by contact with the blood of an infected person.
2007-03-25 04:32:49 · answer #2 · answered by angel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The correct answer is only through blood to blood contact,,so if they both had leshions down there then yes,but should wear condom from now on,,my husband just found out yes ,he is, been married 8 years I do not have it ,and yes we have sex,,but now with condoms,,only transfered through BLOOD TO BLOOD CONTACT,, don't listen to the ppl who do not know,,there are web sites to give your friend the info she needs to deal with it,,information is the best cure and prevention..get your friend tested so she has a piece of mind..chances are she will be negative,,check the web sites there are alot and get educated
2007-03-25 09:52:51 · answer #3 · answered by lisadivirgilio 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hepatitis C may be transmitted during unprotected sex (sex without using a condom), although this risk is considered very low.
The best way to prevent transmission of hepatitis C through sex is to use a male condom or female condom. However, as the risk is very low, many couples in a long-term, stable relationship choose not to use a condom.
2014-07-18 20:44:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is only spread via blood to blood contact. She should avoid having any blood to blood contact with him only. Everything else is safe.
2007-03-25 07:48:56 · answer #5 · answered by n0_1_u_want_2_kn0w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It can be contacted through body fluid: serum, blood, semen, saliva, etc.
Being HBsAg positive alone is not the scary thing. It coul be the guy as had it long time ago. See your doctor for more advice.
2007-03-25 04:34:23 · answer #6 · answered by Baba 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes it can just like aids it can be spread thru saliva 'or blood or semen...It;s a really bad disease it can kill you just like the HIV virus can....good luck to your friend ,she should get it checked out as if caught early they can get her on medicine to try and kill it or make it not so bad on your body and organs,,,
2007-03-25 07:40:25 · answer #7 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
YES. Your friend should make certain that they use a condom and wash/disinfect everything that he eats or drinks from. She should obviously be tested.
2007-03-25 04:48:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Simple answer, Yes.
2007-03-25 04:29:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋