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How Is Hepatitis Transmitted
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Growing Evidence Suggests Hepatitis C Can Be Transmitted SexuallyIn a new study, New York City researchers suggest that new hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections found among 74 HIV-infected men who have sex with men were acquired sexually. In late 2005, Dr. Daniel Fierer, infectious-disease expert at Mount Sinai... Read more »
Integrating Hepatitis B Prevention Into Sexually Transmitted Disease Services: U.S. Sexually Transmitted Disease Program and Clinic Trends -- 1997 and 2001The authors set out to measure the progress since 1997 of implementing STD clinic-based recommendations for hepatitis B prevention. Repeating a 1997 survey, investigators in 2001 sent a survey to state, municipal, and territorial STD program... Read more »
Study Confirms International Outbreak of Sexually Transmitted Hep CHepatitis C virus (HCV) can be spread in ways similar to HIV, particularly through sharing or receiving the following: equipment for substance use tattooing needles contaminated blood or blood products HCV infects the liver and can... Read more »
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Hepatitis C Sexually Transmitted QuestionMy girlfriend recently called me telling me she has Hepatitis C. Google's information basically say its not a STD, but should I be worried. She got caught up in some drugs, but I never did any of them. Is it possible I could get hep c...
Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.
Tufts University School of Medicine
Hepatitis C is mainly transmitted through shared injection drug use. HCV outbreaks have been reported among men who have sex with men usually in association with traumatic sex or other STDs. HCV can be uncommonly transmitted through sex among...
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Can saliva transmit Hepatitis B/CI was talking to a friend of mine who is Hepatitis B/c positive and he splashed as he talked particle of saliva on my mouth. What are odds that I am infected?...
Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.
Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus
Thanks for your question,Saliva does not transmit Hepatitis B or C. It sounds like you were not at risk.Hope this helpsErik...
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Is Inactive Hepatitis B easily transmittedI have hepatitis B but am not on any medication, does that mean it's dormant or inactive and since if it's inactive , is it transmissible through intercourse or oral sex or blood contact? Will my boyfriend get infected from me? We had...
Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.
Tufts University School of Medicine
You will need to ask your physician regarding the exact nature of your hepatitis B infection, whether it is transmissable; if so, your boyfriend needs to be immunized and you should use condoms until you have firm answers.Dr. McGovern...
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Hepatitis c and hiv transmition through cuts on handsHi, I couldnt find an answer on the databse so I figured I would ask you. Is it likely that I cold have gotten hepatitis c from using the same pen as a person used. They had blood on there hands and I had cuts on my hands. My worker tells me its a...
Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.
Tufts University School of Medicine
You can get tested but I would be quite confident that you will be negative....
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When getting tested it's a good idea to get tested for a. sexually transmitted diseases, pharyngeal throat... Read more » Formas en que se transmite el VIH
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Cmo Se Transmite el VIH?Condiciones Para Que Pueda Transmitirse El VIH Para que pueda haber transmisin del VIH tienen que darse tres condiciones. Este concepto es muy importante para comprender el riesgo. El VIH Debe Estar Presente; Parece evidente,... Read more » Cmo Se Transmite el VIH?
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Cmo Se Transmite el VIH?Condiciones Para Que Pueda Transmitirse El VIH Para que pueda haber transmisin del VIH tienen que darse tres condiciones. Este concepto es muy importante para comprender el riesgo. El VIH Debe Estar Presente; Parece evidente,... Read more » Cmo se transmite el VIH?
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Cmo Se Transmite el VIH?Condiciones Para Que Pueda Transmitirse El VIH Para que pueda haber transmisin del VIH tienen que darse tres condiciones. Este concepto es muy importante para comprender el riesgo. El VIH Debe Estar Presente; Parece evidente,... Read more »
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