Can hepatitis C be transmitted sexually?
Disease description:
My girlfriend has been diagnosed with hepatitis C. Could you please tell me whether hepatitis C can be transmitted sexually?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jin Zhongkui
Hepatitis C can be transmitted sexually. It is a highly contagious liver disease spread through blood, sexual contact, and mother-to-child transmission. Therefore, appropriate protective measures must be taken to prevent infection. Hepatitis C is curable; if diagnosed, patients should seek medical care promptly and, under a physician’s guidance, receive antiviral treatment—most patients recover within 3–6 months.
