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Can You Get Hepatitis From A Kiss?
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Ask the Experts
Hepatitis from kissingIs it possible to contract Hepatitus B or C from kissing?. I recently found out that my ex girlfriend has both. Should I get tested? ...
Response from Maribel Rodriguez-Torres, M.D.
Fundacion Gatroenterologia De Diego
Only if there is blood involved ,and broken mucosas,that can allow the virus to enter the other person bloodstream ....
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kiss
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
from what i can get about half of the websites, hotlines(cdc, and colorado hiv hotline, for example) believe french kissing is risky, and should consider testing. other sites and the GMHC hotline say no risk, kiss away...anyone want to add to my...
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Hepatitis B and C
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Searching for some info here I became aware about the possibility of being infected with other things apart from HIV. I have some questions that are not well answered here or in another sites.What are the possibilities of being infected with... Read more » kissing
Posted by anotherAnon
I know that kissing itself is considered to be a low-risk activity, but I recently kissed someone of unknown status, and we realized he had a bleeding (yes, bleeding) cut inside his lip. I am freaking out. Is this risky???Read more »
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