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How Does Hepatitis C Transmit?

helloo.I have developped a phobia over hepatitis c transmission.I need to know please if i have gingivitis could i possibly get hepatitis c if someone with infected blood on hands for example touches by accident my mouth , or by kissing?And also which is the risk by splash in the eye? thank you so much in advance for your answer.
Fri, 11 Apr 2014
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Hi,
Hepatitis C Is mainly transmitted by careless IV. injections/blood transfusions.It is blood to blood contact which is an important factor for itr's transmission.So sharing of personal items which can cause blood contact(Razors,tooth brushes,manicuring/pedicuring equipments) or procedures like tattooing can cause transmission.
Herosexual intercourse /anal sex/high risk sex can transmit the disease.It does not spread by casual contacts like hugging/kissing(with healthy oral cavities in both partners),shared eating Or water/ food rout)
So, rest assured mere toch by infected person ( with intact skin)to your mouth (with gingivitis )will not transmit hepatitis c to you. of course you got to avoid kissing an infected person.
Thanks.
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How Does Hepatitis C Transmit?

Hi, Hepatitis C Is mainly transmitted by careless IV. injections/blood transfusions.It is blood to blood contact which is an important factor for itr s transmission.So sharing of personal items which can cause blood contact(Razors,tooth brushes,manicuring/pedicuring equipments) or procedures like tattooing can cause transmission. Herosexual intercourse /anal sex/high risk sex can transmit the disease.It does not spread by casual contacts like hugging/kissing(with healthy oral cavities in both partners),shared eating Or water/ food rout) So, rest assured mere toch by infected person ( with intact skin)to your mouth (with gingivitis )will not transmit hepatitis c to you. of course you got to avoid kissing an infected person. Thanks.