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Sex & Sexuality
What makes a person more likely to spread the hepatitis C virus to a sexual partner?
You may be more likely to spread the virus if you
do not use latex condoms
have more than one sex partner
have had sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) before
also have another virus such as HIV
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Sex & Sexuality
Overview
Can you pass the virus through sex?
Can you pass the virus through other types of sexual contact?
Is the virus in saliva, semen and vaginal secretions?
Do large amounts of virus make it easier to spread?
Can birth control prevent the spread of the virus?
Can a pregnant woman pass the virus to her baby?
Do you need to use birth control when you're being treated?
What makes it more likely to spread the virus to a partner?
How can you reduce the chances of spreading the virus through sex?
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Reviewed/Updated Date: February 7, 2007