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How Is Hepatitis C Transmitted?

Posted on Mon, 23 Jun 2014

Question: my boyfriend has hepatitis c and has had it for about 20years now and had been married for 30 years ,now deviorced since may2014 he works over seas in contract work he came home in XXXXXXX and stay with me..i did not know of this he did not tell me till after 2n1/2 weeks when he went back over seas,,he says his wife is fine,but I;m still a little scared of it he cant us condumes so we don't us e anything and I just pray I don't get it I;m 67 and he is 52 I don't need anything like that now at my age can u tell me what to do XXXX

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There is no cause for concern

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Dear Ms,

First and foremost let me reassure you, there is no cause for concern.
The major mode of transmission of HCV is

1. Receiving infected blood and blood product transfusion
2. Through use of infected needles.

Sexual mode of transmission has not been documented conclusively in any of the clinical studies.
Sexual transmission appears to be confined to such subgroups as persons with
1. Multiple sexual partners
2. Sexually transmitted diseases

The risk may be increased more likely to the behavioral pattern of individuals who have multiple sexual partners. Such individuals have risky behavior including sharing of needles, which could explain the mode of transmission.

Transmission of HCV infection is rare between stable, monogamous sexual partners.

I hope i have laid your anxiety to rest. Do get back to me if you need any further assistance , will be glad to assist you.

Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (7 minutes later)

my boy friend had a sore on his lip and it had started to bleed a little and I wounld kiss him cause of a little blood,,i cant afford to get this at my age my kids would have a cow XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Its not known to transmitt HCV(Hep C Virus)

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Ms,

The only clearly documented mode of transmission is receipt of infected blood product transmission and through needles. Any sexual contact between individuals is not known to transmit it, including kissing.

Rest be assured there is no cause for concern.

Take Care

Best Regards
Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (10 minutes later)

thank you for helping me, if I need to talk again my I talk to u and will there be any fee XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You need to topup

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Ms,

I would be more than happy to help you and be of any use to you. You can contact me anytime.
There are two follow up free for every "Ask a doctor " pack. After which you need to top up.
Do get back to me and write to me directly anytime.

Wishing you a very happy, prosperous and healthy life

With all the Best wishes
Deepak

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar