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How are you at risk for getting hepatitis if you are gay?

Updated: 8/17/2019
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The risk of Hepatitis us the same for straight people as it is for gay people.

Hepatitis is transmitted by contact with feces (oral or anal). This is why you're supposed to wash your hands after using the toilet, and before eating or preparing food. It's a good idea to wash after anal intercourse. But more straight people contract Hepatitis than gay people.

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