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How is Hepatitis C spread?
I have a friend who has a five month old baby and is always kissing her on the mouth. Would like to know if is she is risking giving the baby Hep C? How is it spread?
2 Answers
- 10 years ago
"HCV is spread primarily by exposure to human blood. Approximately 80 percent of persons who share needles to inject drugs are infected with HCV. Persons who receive blood transfusions face some risk, although it is very low since testing of donated blood for HCV began in 1990. Hepatitis C has been transmitted between sex partners and among household members, but the degree of risk is believed to be low. HCV is not spread by food or water or casual contact, such as shaking hands or sharing a work space or bathroom facility. The most effective means of preventing hepatitis C is to avoid contact with human blood. Do not inject illegal drugs and do not share toothbrushes, razors or other items that might have blood on them. "
Source(s): http://www.idph.state.il.us/public/hb/hbhepc.htm ^_^ - Anonymous10 years ago
Hepatitis C is spread mainly by direct contact with blood.
Hepatitis C virus can be spread by sex, but this does not occur very often. Persons who are having
sex but not with one steady partner should use latex condoms correctly to prevent getting other
diseases spread by having sex. They should also get vaccinated against hepatitis B.
Source(s): http://www.dhpe.org/infect/hepc.html