Can hep C be spread through sexual contact?!


Question: Can hep C be spread through sexual contact!?
my current boyfriend had sex with a woman who has hep c, one time, before he met me!.
could he have gotten it from her!?
and if so, could i get it from him!?
also, what tests can be done to see if he has it!? how much will it cost!? is there a test that can test for ALL STDs!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
Yes, but this does not occur very often!. See section below on counseling for more information on hepatitis C and sexual activity

Can HCV be spread by oral sex!?
There is no evidence that HCV has been spread by oral sex!. See section on counseling for more information on hepatitis C and sexual activity!.

Can HCV be spread within a household!?
Yes, but this does not occur very often!. If HCV is spread within a household, it is most likely due to direct exposure to the blood of an infected household member!.

Can you get hepatitis C from getting a tattoo!?
Although biologically possible when poor infection control practices are used, there is little to no evidence that hepatitis C virus (HCV) has been spread through tattooing!.

Since more advanced tests have been developed for use in blood banks, what is the chance now that a person can get HCV infection from transfused blood or blood products!?
Less than 1 chance per 2 million units transfused!.

Is it possible that HCV could be transmitted through the bite of a mosquito or other blood-sucking arthropods!?
Hepatitis C virus has not been shown to be transmitted by mosquitoes or other arthropods!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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