Is homosexuality a risk factor for hepatitis c infection?

Yes: Any source of blood to blood contact can lead to transmission of hepatitis C from one person to another. Safe sex with barrier methods are highly important and will protect against hepatitis c, hepatitis b, hiv, and other stds.

Yes: Being homosexual is not a risk factor by itself. It is dependent on a choice to engage in homosexual activity that increases the risk. There are multiple factors as to whether such risk is high or low.

No: Homosexuality in of itself is not a risk factor for hepatitis c. It is a blood bourne pathogen, meaning any contact with blood or active bleeding (i.e., needle or razor sharing, open sores, acute lacerations) becomes an active source for infection.

Yes: Sexuality period is a risk factor for hepatitis c, so anyone who is sexually active is at risk. Some consider homosexuality as a separate risk factor because anal intercourse has a slightly higher chance of transmission, but this line is really blurred. The main point is that all sexual practices translate a risk of hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted infections.

Not by itself: Some unprotected anal practices, especially fisting, are efficient ways of transmitting hepatitis C. A person's sexual orientation isn't a risk factor apart from behaviors. Sexually transmission in most other situations is uncommon.

CDC Says:: "Today, most ppl become infected w Hepatitis C by sharing needles or other equipment to inject drugs. Before widespread screening of the blood supply began in 1992, [it] was also commonly spread thru blood transfusions & organ transplants... Having a sexually transmitted disease or HIV, sex w multiple partners, or rough sex appears 2 increase a person’s risk for Hep C." Source: http://ow.ly/Guikj