Oral Sex and Hepatitis C: A Summary
At this time,
hepatitis C research scientists do not believe that hepatitis C can be transmitted through oral sex. In rare cases, however, people have contracted hepatitis C through sexual intercourse.
Since sexual transmission is rare, for steady sexual partners, there are not any recommendations about changing your sexual practices just because you or your partner has hepatitis C. But having more than one sex partner does increase your chance of getting the
hepatitis C virus (HCV). For those with multiple sex partners, safe sex practices are recommended, including the use of barrier precautions such as latex condoms. The effectiveness of latex condoms in preventing hepatitis C transmission is unknown, but their proper use may reduce transmission.
If you still have questions about oral sex and hepatitis C after reading this eMedTV article, please talk with your healthcare provider. He or she can also give you recommendations regarding hepatitis C and sexual intercourse.
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