How do u get hipatatis c?

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How do u get hipatatis c?

Answer 1

Hepatitis C Causes

HCV is not related to the other viruses that cause hepatitis. Like the other hepatitis viruses, however, it is contagious. The hepatitis C virus is transmitted mainly by contact with blood or blood products.

Sharing of contaminated needles among IV drug users is the most common mode of transmission. Using a needle to inject recreational drugs, even once several years ago, is a risk factor for hepatitis C.

Transfusion with infected blood or blood products, hemodialysis, or transplantation of organs from infected donors was once a common mode of transmission but is now rare.

In 1992, a test became available for checking blood for HCV. Blood and blood products are now tested to ensure that they are not contaminated. As a result, cases of hepatitis C related to transfusion, hemodialysis, or transplantation have dropped to almost zero since then. Transfusion of blood or blood products before 1992 is a risk factor for hepatitis C.

Less common causes of HCV transmission include the following:  

From mother to infant at the time of childbirth

Through sexual intercourse with an infected person: Having multiple s*x partners is a risk factor.

Needle sticks with HCV-contaminated blood: This is mostly seen in health care workers. The risk of developing HCV infection after a needle stick is about 5-10%.

You cannot get hepatitis C by living with, being near, or touching someone with the disease. You can get the disease by sharing a razor, nail clippers, or other such items with an infected person.

The source of transmission is unknown in about 10% of people with acute hepatitis C and in about 30% of people with chronic hepatitis C.

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Answer 2

you can only get hep c through blood, s***n, vaginal fluids.. you CANNOT get it from saliva. so you can kiss people with hep c, as long as neither of you have open sores and or cuts in your mouth. because blood contact could occur.

Answer 3

It is a water borne disease and carries through salive, sweat and urine

Answer 4

Here is a website that has all kinds of info.  You get the virus by coming in contact with an infected person’s blood. The most common way to get it is by sharing needles or other tools to inject drugs. But often people don't know how they got it.

I hope it helps!!!

http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/hepc-guid...