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Hep C Risk Started Period While Having Sex
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transmission of HIV/HEPC during periodI fooled around with a college girl a few days ago. We had unprotected sex and she was on her period. Is it possible that I may recieve HIV AND Hepitis C? (Increased chances because of the fact that she has her period)...
Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.
Tufts University School of Medicine
The key issue is whether she is infected with HIV or hepatitis C or not. Blood exposure to you is an issue if you had any trauma to your skin during sex. I would recommend testing for HIV, HCV, and HBV for an unprotected encounter. It is always best...
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HIV OR HEPC RISK?Hi there,I feel very silly asking this, I do have an irrational fear of catching diseases through... Read more »anal sex and HepCI have had unprotected anal sex a number of times (I was the bottom). What are the chances of HepC... Read more »
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Guide to Hepatitis C for People Living With HIVWhat Happens to People Who Have Hepatitis C The Natural History of HCV Although hepatitis C also affects other parts of the body, your liver is the organ most affected. Your liver is an essential organ with hundreds of functions. On a daily... Read more »
À la Carte -- 10. Hepatitis C Co-InfectionMany people living with HIV are also living with hepatitis C, a virus that attacks and damages the liver. In people who are co-infected, the liver inflammation and damage may progress faster than in people who have hepatitis C alone; and sometimes... Read more »
Personal AccountsAdd your story Personal stories in this guide Contributors People with direct experience of HIV and hepatitis coinfection, have written much of this guide. Their storie are included here, and cover dealing with a second diagnosis,... Read more »
This Month in HIV: Update on Hepatitis C/HIV CoinfectionWelcome to This Month in HIV. I'm Terri Wilder . This month's topic is HIV and hepatitis C coinfection. Up to one third of people with HIV are estimated to also have hepatitis C, and living with both viruses is no picnic. The good news is that,... Read more »
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hiv and hepc
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
it has been 6 months since exposure started having diarrhea and all my lymph nodes in my breast and under arm are swollen soreness in my back. my stomach keeps burning. had ars 3 weeks after exposure lymphadenopathy but it didnt hurt but my throat was... Read more » HIV and HEP-C co-infection
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
i know this might sound like a stupid question but is it possible to pick up both HIV and HEP-C from one unprotected, penis/vaginal sexual encounter ? and if so, can this cause problems with an HIV test at 3 months ? co-infection ?thanks regards peter Read more » to kevin,and anyone who wants to read this.
Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies
thanks for your support kevin,my risk was with a girl from korea,(south)and it was a condom failure.about one month later i started sweating all the time,no-reason at all.then stomach upsets,rashes,then very painful feet.PN!.PROBLEMS ALL OVER MY... Read more »
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