How is Hepatitis C transmitted?

How is Hepatitis C transmitted?

• A. Through airborne droplets
• B. Through contaminated blood transfusions in the past or from sexual contact
• C. Through contaminated food and water
• D. Through skin contact with an infected person

Answer: (B)

Hepatitis C is a bloodborne virus, so it spreads mainly when blood from an infected person enters someone else’s bloodstream. Historically this included contaminated blood transfusions before widespread screening, and it can also be transmitted through sexual contact in some cases. It is not spread by airborne droplets, contaminated food or water, or casual skin-to-skin contact. In practice this means using standard precautions, avoiding sharing items that may have blood on them, and practicing safer sex to reduce risk.

Hepatitis C is a bloodborne virus, so it spreads mainly when blood from an infected person enters someone else’s bloodstream. Historically this included contaminated blood transfusions before widespread screening, and it can also be transmitted through sexual contact in some cases. It is not spread by airborne droplets, contaminated food or water, or casual skin-to-skin contact. In practice this means using standard precautions, avoiding sharing items that may have blood on them, and practicing safer sex to reduce risk.