can one have sex with someone with hepatitis?
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Remember to practice safe sex, using a good grade condom. Make sure that you have had the vaccine for Hepatitis A and B. For C it is very rare to aquire thru sex. The link will give you much info on all three types.
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Hepatitis is an infection of the liver, usually contracted through sexual contact, sharing of needles, alcohol abuse.  The infection scars the liver and can, in extreme circumstances be fatal but the usual prognosis is general fatigue (flu like symptoms).  There are a number of strains of Hepatitis, some have no long term affects and can be easily treated, others are more serious but can be managed/cured quite easily.  The 1 strain of Hepatitis that can not presently be cured is Hepatitis C - this may lead to serious problems some 15-20 years after contracting it and often goes undiagnosed until such time as one starts to become quite ill.  If you are concerned you may have contracted a type of Hepatitis, ask your doctor for a screening and remember, most forms are easily treated.  Best of luck.
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Assuming the hepatitis does not kill the person, then their life span won't necessary be connect to the hepatitis.\nHealth and life span may be considered as independent factors.
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Could be...your body is smarter than you and doesn't want to spread the disease any further.\n\nIt's best that you are honest with your partner(s) about your condition. You can still pass the virus on to other while having protected sex, even on skin contact; especially during an outbreak.
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Yes, you can still develop an STD.  Hepatitus can take 6-8 months to develop or become apparent in a person.  Blood tests are the best way to know for sure.  There are others that take 3 or more months to develop.
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How is Hepatitis B transmitted?\n\n    * Hepatitis B is transmitted directly and indirectly through infected body fluids such as blood, semen, and vaginal secretions; the infection can also be picked up through mucous membranes and broken skin 5\n    * Although hepatitis B is commonly transmitted by sexual contact, it can also be picked up through\n          o Exposure to the blood of an infected person through contact sports\n          o Repeatedly sharing an infected person's razor, toothbrush or earrings 4\n          o Travel to a high-risk area\n          o Use of illicit injectable drugs\n          o Potentially through contaminated needles used for tattooing or piercing 2 \n    * About one third of those infected do not know the source of their infection 5 \n\nhope that helps and gives you some peace of mind.
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Maybe never because SOME individuals get the disease, develop antibodies to it, and their bodies take care of the infection without ever getting sick.  Hepatitis B is HIGHLY contageous and can actually be spread through kissing.  Fortunately, there are tests for hepatitis and there is actually a vaccine for Hepatitis B.  If you believe that you have been exposed to hepatitis, you can get a "Gamma Gobulin" shot from your physician.  I do not recommend waiting for symptoms because hepatitis can be a serious disease causing severe liver damage.
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Has he been tested? If he hasn't he needs to be. If he doesn't have it then yes by all means wear a condom if it will give him peace of mind. The following FAQ is from the CDC.\n\nHow is HCV spread from one person to another? \n\n How could a person have gotten hepatitis C?\nHCV is spread primarily by direct contact with human blood. For example, you may have gotten infected with HCV if: \n\nyou ever injected street drugs, as the needles and/or other drug "works" used to prepare or inject the drug(s) may have had someone else's blood that contained HCV on them. \nyou received blood, blood products, or solid organs from a donor whose blood contained HCV. \nyou were ever on long-term kidney dialysis as you may have unknowingly shared supplies/equipment that had someone else's blood on them. \nyou were ever a healthcare worker and had frequent contact with blood on the job, especially accidental needlesticks. \nyour mother had hepatitis C at the time she gave birth to you. During the birth her blood may have gotten into your body. \nyou ever had sex with a person infected with HCV. \nyou lived with someone who was infected with HCV and shared items such as razors or toothbrushes that might have had his/her blood on them. \n How long can HCV live outside the body and transmit infection? \nRecent studies suggest that HCV may survive on environmental surfaces at room temperature at least 16 hours, but no longer than 4 days.\n\n What do you use to remove HCV from environmental surfaces?\nYou should clean up any blood spills - including dried blood, which can still be infectious - using 1:10 dilution of one part household bleach to 10 parts of water for disinfecting the area. Use gloves when cleaning up any blood spills.\n\n Is there any evidence that HCV has been spread during medical or dental procedures done in the United States? \nMedical and dental procedures done in the United States generally do not pose a risk for the spread of HCV. However, there have been a few situations in which HCV has been spread between patients when supplies or equipment were shared between them. \n\n Can HCV be spread by sexual activity? \nYes, but this does not occur very often. See section below on counseling for more information on hepatitis C and sexual activity. \n\n Can HCV be spread by oral sex?\nThere is no evidence that HCV has been spread by oral sex. See section on counseling for more information on hepatitis C and sexual activity. \n\n Can HCV be spread within a household? \nYes, 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.\n\nCan you get Hepatitis C from getting a tattoo?\nAlthough biologically possible when poor infection control practices are used, there is no evidence that hepatitis C virus (HCV) has been spread through tattooing. For more information...\n\nSince 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? \nLess than 1 chance per 2 million units transfused.\n\n Is it possible that HCV could be transmitted through the bite of a mosquito or other blood sucking arthropods, especially in third world countries? \nHepatitis C virus has not been shown to be transmitted by mosquitoes or other arthropods.\n\n How can a person protect themselves from getting hepatitis C and other diseases spread by contact with human blood? \n\nDon't ever shoot drugs. If you shoot drugs, stop and get into a treatment program. If you can't stop, never reuse or share syringes, water, or drug works, and get vaccinated against hepatitis A and hepatitis B. \nDo not share toothbrushes, razors, or other personal care articles. They might have blood on them. \nIf you are a healthcare worker, always follow routine barrier precautions and safely handle needles and other sharps. Get vaccinated against hepati
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It is a possibility that Hepatitis C can be transmitted by saliva. It can be transmitted by blood, sexual contact, perinatal contact, and other unknown factors.
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Only if she has AIDS. If neither of you has the virus you will be fine.Although you shouldn't be having unprotected sex if you are this misinformed about the ways STDS and AIDS is transmitted.
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why have unprotected sex with someone you don't trust? you would need to prove you didn't have an infection before relations with that person, or it could be you put them at risk too
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Hepatitis B is a DNA virus that affects mainly the liver (hence the name- which means inflammation of the liver).\nIt is transmitted by sexual contact or be blood or blood products.Needle sharing IV drug users, medical personel coming into contact with blood etc.\nAfter a brief incubation period the infected person may get a primary viremia with flu like symptoms and jaundice..subsequently the immune system may supress and eliminate the virus ...but in a good percentage the patient becomes a chronic carrier..carriers can transmit Hep B to others and are at an increased risk for cirrhosis of the liver (an end stage liver that does not work any more due to scaring) and  hepatocellular cancer or liver cancer.\nThere are treatment options now available to treat chronic Hep B\nAlso there are medications and Immune globulins that can be given to babies born to Hep B + ve moms to prevent transmission to the baby (most transmission to the baby occures during the process of childbirth when there is contact with the mothers blood )\nThere is a very effective recombinant vaccine avaiable for protection of people who may be at increased risk ..like medical personel..family members of those with Hep.B etc. \nRead on more at the CDC website hepatitis B FAQ.\nGood luck
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ALWAYS WEAR A CONDOM AND NEVER HAVE SEX THAT INVOLVES ANYONES BLOOD! DON"T DO DRUGS INTERVENSIOULY AND MOST DEFINATELY NEVER NEVER SHARE A NEEDLE!! TO BE A CARRIER YOU DO HAVE HIV BUT YOU DON"T KNOW YOU ARE INFECTED! If IN DOUBT ASK THIS PERSON IF THEY HAVE FREQUENT SEX WITH DIFFERENT PARTNERS AND IF THEY GIVE AN HONEST ANSWER YOU'LL HAVE AN iDEA AND IF IT WAS A ONE NIGHT AFFAIR AND YOU'LL NEVER SEE THEM AGAIN YOU'LL HAVE AN IDEA AND THAT IS TO BE TESTED NO MATTER WHAT THE CIRCUMSTANCE. WEAR YOUR RAINCOAT FROM NOW ON!!!
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The guy above doesn't know what he's talking about!!!!!!!\nYes you can. Giving Or*l Sex to someone who has an STD can tansmit it to the mouth, thort, and sometimes the stomach. Herpes type2 AKA Genital Herpes has been seen in all 3 places above.
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Hepatitis B is highly sexually transmitted. It is very possible to pass it onto the mother, who could in turn pass it onto the child. There is post exposure medication that could be given, but it would have to be given within a certain time frame.  The mother would have to be tested to see if she has HBV, and then to see if it is chronic, or if it resolved on it's own.  80% of people who become exposed to it clear it on their own. The rest go on to have chronic liver disease and will need treatment.  Treatment can help people clear it, but I'm not sure what the success rate is (I'm more familiar with Hep C statistics). Best wishes.
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Hep C is easier to catch than AIDS..Bodily fluids like \n\nsaliva and tears can do it if exposure is prolonged.  Seek \n\nmedical advise and find out what your boyfriend is doing \n\nabout treatment.\n\nGood Luck\n\nJimmy
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HEPATITIS C is contracted through blood-to-blood contact. Things to ask: Risky sex, acupuncture without proper autoclaving of needles (ask if needles are disposable-safest), Tattooing with repeat needle use, Using someone elses razor, needle stick of used needle,.There are vaccinations for hep. A, and hep. B, but none for Hep. C.  There are, however, treatments. Hep. C may lie dormant for years, so early detection is best if you suspect you've been infected. There are more behaviors that cause C., so I would suggest that you research yourself. Call your local health dept., and they will provide you with all the information you need. They will advise you as to whether you should be tested. Contact your physician, too\n\nAsking or answering any medical question online, is very dangerous. You will find that laymen, or people who are not qualified to do either, will anyway. They don't seem to get  the picture of possibly putting someone in great medical danger. There is no substitute for education. One of my concerns is that many of these people think that they really do know what they're talking about, and you are likely to choose an answer from one of them, and take their advise. So, I would advise anyone reading this to stop giving unprofessional opinions, as that is all they are. Remember, as well, that giving medical advise without a license, is a federal offense.Even as a professional, I give nothing but direction. This is not my field. That's why I suggested that you get your answers from the ones who are better qualified.