How do people live with it? How can you have sex with your spouse, or anyone in general?
Hepatitis C is an infectious disease affecting the liver, caused by the hepatitis C virus. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is spread by blood-to-blood contact.
I was reading that the following people have it and it scares me shitless:
Pamela Anderson - contracted hepatitis C after sharing a tattoo needle with her ex-husband Tommy Lee.
Natasha Lyonne of American Pie.
Naomi Judd.
Steven Tyler.
People please protect yourself at all costs!
Prevention
The following guidelines will prevent infection with the hepatitis C virus, which is spread by blood:
condoms correctly and every time you have sex if not in a long-term monogamous relationship
- Avoid sharing drug needles or any other drug paraphernalia including works for injection or bills or straws
- Avoid unsanitary tattoo methods
- Avoid unsanitary body piercing methods
- Avoid unsanitary acupuncture
- Avoid needlestick injury
- Avoid sharing personal items such as toothbrushes, razors, and nail clippers.
- Use latex
No vaccine protects against contracting hepatitis C, or helps to treat it.
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31-03-09, 12:15 AM #1
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hepatitis C
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Abridged list:
Originally Posted by Sonrisa
Don't do stupid shit.
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31-03-09, 02:54 AM #3
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My dad had hep C. He contracted it from a blood transfusion (before there were heavy screenings for it). He was sick a lot, but I know that he and my mom had a great sex life, and he was able to live a relatively normal life. He passed away 4 years ago from an unrelated heart condition.
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31-03-09, 03:24 AM #4
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i am really sorry cewzp. Originally Posted by cewzp4
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31-03-09, 03:26 AM #5
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No need to be sorry. :-) Life happens. Hep C is a very scary disease, and I think its nice you are warning people about it. Originally Posted by Sonrisa
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31-03-09, 04:42 AM #6
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How would it spread through sexual contact if its blood-to-blood only?
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31-03-09, 04:51 AM #7
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i would be terrified having sex with someone who had that illness.
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31-03-09, 06:25 AM #8
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Small wound on the skin? Microscopic fungal infection? Through the meatus? Irritated hair follicle? Urethra? Originally Posted by Lipp
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31-03-09, 10:13 AM #9
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Originally Posted by doppelgaenger
Further info - [url]http://www.hepatitis-central.com/mt/archives/2007/04/heterosexual_mo.html[/url]Sexual transmission of HCV is considered to be rare. Studies show the risk of sexual transmission in heterosexual, monogamous relationships is extremely rare or even null.
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31-03-09, 10:25 AM #10
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Damn you Indig! I just spent 5 mins trying to create the following, but it changed just before this post to put the post count up >,<
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But now its ruined! RUINED!
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31-03-09, 10:27 AM #11
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take that!
The male is a domestic animal which, if treated with firmness, can be trained to do most things
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31-03-09, 02:53 PM #12
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they live the same lives as everyone with a disorder whether it be a disease or not... they accept it and deal with it... Originally Posted by Sonrisa
i don't understand why you are pointing out this one std where there are numerous others out there. it's like saying, i love the color red.. does anyone else agree with me?
raverboy...this is just my perspective on the situation...
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31-03-09, 03:52 PM #13
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Just for you Dopple! Originally Posted by doppelgaenger
The abridged version: The Vagina.....
Seriously though, its common sense that you don't swap blood. Hepatitis C...really? Lets try something more exciting like I dunno, AIDS. This is really no more complicated than washing your hands with soap and warm water after relieving yourself.
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