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Hi dr can you get hepatitis b by performing oral sex on a female partner read different opinions on line of yes and no don't no who to believe .never got any symptoms ?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Low risk: The hepatitis B virus probably can be transmitted by oral sex, but only very rarely. The chance of infection from a single oral sex exposure is infinitessimal. If you are sexually acitve and not in a monogamous relationship, get vaccinated against HBV (if not already done).

Answered 5/28/2021

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