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vbondjordan
06-26-2007, 10:40 AM
How can you ways to contract Hepatitis C?
summerB
06-26-2007, 10:55 AM
The same as AIDS...bodily fluids.
erj
06-26-2007, 11:45 AM
blood tranfusion is the most common reason
lilshorty3088
06-27-2007, 11:04 AM
being a whore
fantasy
06-27-2007, 11:22 AM
sharing needles with an infected person, or also maybe through sexual intercourse.
M E
06-27-2007, 11:54 AM
www.cdc.govLiver transplants and sex are they two I know off hand. Go to the above webpage and check though. It's been a while since I've worked the public health scene.
Michelle G
06-27-2007, 12:02 PM
Sex. Blood. Bodily fluids. Needles. Or even sharing a toothbrush w/ someone who has it.
PeachStatePam
06-27-2007, 01:06 PM
Hepatitis C is ONLY transmitted blood to blood. You are at risk for Hep C and should be TESTED if you:* received a blood transfusion or solid organ transplant before July 1992* were notified that you received blood from a donor who later tested positive for hepatitis C. * have ever injected illegal drugs, even if you experimented only one time many years ago (or snorted any drugs) * were a recipient of clotting factor(s) made before 1987 * have ever been on long-term kidney dialysis * have had tattoos or body piercings * had sexual activity that involved contact with blood* have had vaccinations administered with pneumatic jet injectors* are a veteran (especially Viet Nam)* have shared razors, toothbrushes, nail clippers, tweezers, etc. with an infected person * are a health care worker exposed to needle sticks or first responders* also 5%-10% of babies born to infected mothers will get Hepatitis C* have ever been incarcerated