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A member asked:

Is it possible to have sex with some one infected with hepatitis b and not get it?

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Dr. Michael Sheffield answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Yes: Having sex won't necessarily pass on hepatitis b but it is not recommended to have unprotected sex as it can pass sexually fairly easily. To be safe one should wear a condom.

Dr Livingston and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/24/2015

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