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Can Hepatitis C Be Caused After Protected Sex?

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Posted on Sat, 22 Mar 2014
Question: A man manually inserted the full length of his fingers inside my anus using new gloves and fresh lube. I would like to know if there are any risks for Hepatitis C. Thank you
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Follows. Detailed Answer: Dear Sir, Thank you for posting your query on HCM. Well looking into your problem If the person is wearing gloves there is no risk for you contracting Hepatitis C as there was no skin contact . Still if you think there were any risk factors involved you can get HCV - RNA levels done . Take care. Dr. Shruti
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Can Hepatitis C Be Caused After Protected Sex?

Brief Answer: Follows. Detailed Answer: Dear Sir, Thank you for posting your query on HCM. Well looking into your problem If the person is wearing gloves there is no risk for you contracting Hepatitis C as there was no skin contact . Still if you think there were any risk factors involved you can get HCV - RNA levels done . Take care. Dr. Shruti