Busting Myths About Hepatitis C and Your Partner
Can I Hide Hep C From My Partner?
Can It Spread Through Kissing?
Can I Have Sex With My Partner?
Is Sex During Periods Safe?
Without Symptoms, Can I Spread Hep C?
Can a Vaccine Protect My Partner?
Does My Partner Need to Get Tested?
Can I Get Infected Again?
Can I Share Razors or Toothbrushes?
Is It Safe to Get Pregnant?
Will I Always Be Infected?
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American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases/Infectious Diseases Society of America: "HCV in Pregnancy."
American Sexual Health Association: "Hepatitis C."
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Hepatitis C Association: "After Being Cured…Can Hep C Return?"
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Kaiser Health News: "If You've Got Hep C, Spitting Can Be A Felony."
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