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    Is hepatitis contagious?

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    If I have hepatitis C, how can I avoid passing it on to others? It is contagious only through blood and sexual contact… or also airborne?
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    We are the peak community-based hepatitis organisation in the Australian state of New South Wales. We take a partnership approach with people primarily affected by … View Profile

    None of the hepatitis viruses are airborne transmitted.

    Hepatitis A can be considered contagious as it is transmitted through lapses in personal hygiene - eg. faeces contaminated hands coming in contact with the mouth or eyes, as may happen among kids at a child care centre. It is also transmitted via sewerage contaminated food and water. Proper handwashing and avoiding contaminated food will prevent transmission.

    Hepatitis B is not considered contagious as it is sexually transmitted or blood borne. Safer sex and avoiding contaminated medical procedures/injecting/tattooing/piercing will prevent transmission. Mother-to-baby transmission also occurs.

    Hepatitis C is not considered contagious as it is transmitted through blood-to-blood contact. Avoiding contaminated medical procedures/injecting/tattooing/piercing will prevent transmission. Mother-to-baby transmission also occurs.

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