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   How does hepatitis C spread?

   • Keep reading to find out all the ways that hepatitis C can be transmitted, what increases your risk, and why testing is so important. One of the most common ways HCV is spread is through reusing drug equipment. People who inject drugs may reuse needles or equipment that’s used to prepare drugs.

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   How do you get Hepatitis C?

   • You can develop hepatitis C by coming into contact with the blood of a person with the virus. This can happen by sharing drug equipment, getting a tattoo or piercing at a place with poor infection control, and other ways. Hepatitis C is an infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV).

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   Can hepatitis C be transmitted through sexual contact?

   • Some examples include things like razors, toothbrushes, and nail clippers. According to the CDC, hepatitis C can also be transmitted through sexual contact, though the risk is low. Certain sexual behaviors have a higher risk than others when it comes to increasing your chances of contracting the virus. These include:

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2. www.healthline.com › health › hepatitis-cHepatitis C Transmission: How Hep C is Contracted and More

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   Jul 19, 2023 · Needlesticks. How it isn’t spread. Risk factors. Reinfection. Blood or organ donor? Testing. Takeaway. You can develop hepatitis C by coming into contact with the blood of a person with the...

3. www.webmd.com › hepatitis › hepatitis-c-protectingHepatitis C Transmission: How Hep C Is Spread & Contracted

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   Dec 16, 2022 · How Does Hepatitis C Spread? Hepatitis C is spread only through exposure to an infected person's blood. High-risk activities include: Sharing drug use equipment.

4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesHepatitis C: Symptoms, What it Is, Transmission & Treatment

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   Dec 9, 2022 · The hepatitis C virus (HCV) spreads through contact with blood. Transmission occurs when the blood of an infected person enters the body of an uninfected person. In the U.S., the most common way this happens is by sharing needles for injecting intravenous drugs.

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   Feb 20, 2024 · Hepatitis A and E commonly spread through contaminated food and water. Contaminated blood. Hepatitis B, C and D can spread through contact with blood from an infected person. This commonly happens when sharing needles for intravenous drug use. Bodily fluids. Hepatitis B and D can spread through other bodily fluids as well as blood.

6. hepatitisc.net › what-is › transmissionHow is Hepatitis C Transmitted from Person to Person?

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   Hepatitis C (HCV) is transmitted through blood-to-blood contact, such as sharing needles, unsafe blood or organ transplants, and more. We explain the risks.

7. www.everydayhealth.com › hepatitis-c › guideHow Hepatitis C Is Transmitted - Everyday Health

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   Aug 4, 2022 · Though the risk is believed to be low, you can contract hepatitis C by having unprotected sex with an HCV-infected person. How the Hepatitis C Virus Spreads. In the past, hepatitis C was...

8. hepatitisc.net › clinical › spreadHow Hepatitis C is Spread: Understanding Transmission

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   The most common way that hep C can spread from person to person is by sharing needles. For people who use injection drug users, using a new needle each time and then properly disposing of that needle can reduce the risk of contracting and spreading hepatitis C. When preparing to inject drugs, be sure that the equipment is not shared.