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Can you catch aids or hep c by saliva?
No, HIV (which causes AIDS) and hepatitis C are not transmitted through saliva. While saliva can contain these viruses, the concentrations are too low to pose a significant risk of transmission through activities like kissing or sharing utensils. The primary modes of transmission for these viruses are through blood, sexual contact, and, for HIV, from mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding.
Can you get hepatitis c from sliva?
did you mean saliva?
Which does not spread hepatitis c infection?
sharing food
How are hepatitis a e b c transmitted?
Hepatitis A is primarily transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water, often due to poor sanitation. Hepatitis B is spread through contact with infectious body fluids, such as blood, semen, and vaginal secretions, commonly through sexual contact or sharing needles. Hepatitis C is mainly transmitted through blood-to-blood contact, often associated with sharing needles or other equipment to inject drugs. While there are vaccines for hepatitis A and B, there is currently no vaccine for hepatitis C.
Can you contract hepatitis from body fluids?
Yes, hepatitis can be contracted from body fluids, particularly blood, saliva, semen, and vaginal secretions, depending on the type of hepatitis. Hepatitis B and C are primarily transmitted through blood-to-blood contact, while hepatitis A and E are typically spread through the fecal-oral route. It's important to practice safe behaviors to reduce the risk of transmission.
What is hepatitits c?
The official definition for hepatitis C is " a form of viral hepatitis transmitted in infected blood, causing chronic liver disease. It was formerly called non-A, non-B hepatitis."
Is it true saliva can cause hepatitis b infection If so how?
Hepatitis B is NOT transmitted through saliva. The virus is transmitted in 1 of 3 ways 1. At birth, it can be passed from an infected mother to her baby 2. Direct contact with infected blood (needle sticks, blood transfusions, wound to wound contact, etc) 3. Unprotected sex
Can you get hepatitis C from a fly?
No, you cannot get hepatitis C from a fly. Hepatitis C is primarily transmitted through direct contact with infected blood, such as sharing needles or through certain medical procedures. Flies do not carry the virus, and there is no evidence to suggest they can transmit hepatitis C or any similar viruses.
Can you geyt hepatitis c from tanning bed?
the answer should be corrected: hcv is NOT transmitted sexually.
What is heptitis A B or C?
Hepatitis A, B, and C are viral infections that affect the liver but are caused by different viruses. Hepatitis A is typically transmitted through contaminated food and water, leading to acute illness but usually resolves on its own. Hepatitis B is spread through contact with infectious body fluids and can lead to chronic liver disease, while Hepatitis C is primarily transmitted through blood and can also result in long-term health issues. Vaccines are available for Hepatitis A and B, but there is currently no vaccine for Hepatitis C.
Can you get herpititus b through saliva?
While unlikely, it is possible to contract hepatitis B through kissing. You cannot contract hepatitis C through kissing
Hepatitis b patients saliva is also dangerous like patients blood?
The hepatitis B virus can be present in an infected persons' saliva. However, it does not appear to be the case that this means an infected patients' saliva is also dangerous, like their blood is.
