Dating For People With Hepatitis

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Dating with Hep C

I'm a 45 year old woman with Hep C (since 1986 I believe). I'm divorced and have just started to date. Please advice as to:1. Must I disclose to potential sexual partners my Hep C status?2. Is the risk of infecting a partner greater when...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

I will tell you what I tell everyone REGARDLESS of the presence or absence of other infections.Always use barrier protection with a new sexual partner to protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases such as hepatitis B, HIV, gonorrhea and... Read more »

hep c transmission (Guide to Hepatitis C for People Living With HIV)

Dear Dr. Bob:How exactly is Hep C transmitted?Best regards,Just Wondering...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I'll post some information about hepatitis C transmission from the archives below.Dr. BobGuide to Hepatitis C for People Living With HIVTesting, Coinfection, Treatment and SupportBy Simon Collins and Tracy SwanAugust 2007First Questions We... Read more »

Is PrevPac ok for people who have inactive hepatitis b?

I'm inactive carrier of hepatitis b. I got it in the 1990s(I had tested negative for hbsag in 1986). I'm 37 now. I was prescribed PrevPac(Antibiotics and prevacid) to treat HPolari infection. I have normal liver function test. Is it ok for...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Yes, being an inactive carrier is a very good type of chronic hepatitis B. It is usually associated with little or no liver disease. I would not be concerned about taking your PrevPac.The kind of medication that can make hepatitis B flare up in your... Read more »

dormant hepatitis c.

I recently started dating someone who has Hep.C. it is dormant. He does not know how he contracted it or if he was born with it. Am i at risk of contracting it if it is dormant. What does dormant hep.c. mean. We are not yet sexualy active but i need...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

I am not sure what he means but...he may be referring to the fact that he doesn't have any virus. Some people just have the antibody...because they cleared the virus....HCV sexual transmission is uncommon but can occur. Acquisition is... Read more »

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Dating negative people

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

I'm trying to get into the dating mode, but I can't imagine anyone negative wanting to date me once they learn I'm postive (I have someone in mind, someone I met before I was diagnosed). I know when I was negative I would have probably had a hard... Read more »

any free dating sites for hiv gay people!!!

Posted by keeponliving, 9 Replies

just tested positive, n life is changed thoroughly! lost my lover,he just ran away after i told him that am infected hiv.dunno where to turn now. anyone can help me !!!! Read more »

Finding straight people to date...

Posted by Kristastar, 2 Replies

I am bothered that there is not a forum thread for straight men and straight women. I noted that there is a forum for gay men. I am also bothered that all the attention and support is for those whom are gay and/or black. How does a straight man find... Read more »

Hepatitis B question - would anyone know?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I'm a 26 yr old male that was born with Hepatitis B. I'm in a monogamous relationship with my girlfriend, who is vaccinated with the Hep B vaccine.

We have been searching ALL OVER -- the internet, contacting the CDC, asking our physicians -- for a... Read more »

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