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A 34-year-old female asked:
What about sex with patient with hepatitis b or c how make it safe?
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Dr. Charles Cattanoanswered
Gastroenterology 41 years experience
No method is perfect: Is it worth it? You're taking a risk, and even use of condoms is not a foolproof method of protection against transmission of infection that can be acquired from contact with even a small amount of the infected partner's blood.
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Is splenectomy save for patients with hepatitis b or c?
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