How can u catch hepatitis

The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is spread by blood-to-blood contact with an infected person's blood.

Sharing needles is just about the only way left to catch Hep C

As stated above, Hepatitis C is transmitted mainly by blood. This occurs through the sharing of equipment to inject drugs, needle stick injuries in health care workers, and unsafe techniques of body piercing and tattooing. Cocaine snorting is recognized increasingly as a potential mode of transmission through the sharing of contaminated straws.

HCV is NOT spread by:
• sneezing
• hugging
• coughing
• food or water
• sharing eating utensils or drinking glasses
• casual contact

The following precautions must be taken by these hepatitis B and C patients.
• Do not donate blood or organs
• Do not share needles, toothbrushes, razors or other intimate articles
• Blood spills should be wiped up with bleach and all cuts and wounds covered with adhesive dressings.
• Bloodstained tissues, sanitary napkins and so on must be disposed of safely.
• "Safer sex" should be practised, with the use of condoms recommended, especially for anal intercourse. However, in the case of hepatitis C, the need for condom use in heterosexual intercourse with a stable partner is not entirely clear. The risk of oral sex is also not fully known, though oral-anal contact should be avoided. Intercourse during menstruation should also be avoided.