There are many Internet links that will provide you with useful information about
the main types of hepatitis. Hepatitis is a disease caused by a virus that affects
the liver, sometimes causing permanent liver damage, scarring, and in some cases
even death.
As related to STDs, it is important to know that certain types of sexual activity
can spread the virus.
- Hepatitis A can be transmitted from feces to mouth. You increase your risk
by rimming (sticking your tongue in or around someone's anus) and by having
anal sex.
- Hepatitis B can be spread through sex (oral, anal or vaginal) or through
contact with an infected person's blood or body fluids. A mother can also
pass it on to her newborn during childbirth.
- Transmission of hepatitis C through sex is uncommon.
Hepatitis disease should be treated seriously. We recommend you consult the
following WEB sites and talk to a health care provider if you believe you may
be at risk for infection.
Hep A
Hep B
Hep C
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