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by MedExpert on November 3rd, 2007

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How do you prevent hepatitis c?

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  • by MedExpert on November 3rd, 2007

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    No vaccine has yet been developed to prevent hepatitis C in persons exposed to the virus. In addition, there is no role of gamma-globulin in the prevention of the infection. There are, however, many ways in which infection may be avoided:

    • Those who inject drugs should never share needles, syringes, swabs, spoons, or anything else that comes in contact with bodily fluids. They should always use clean equipment.
    • Hands should be washed before and after contact with another person's blood or if the skin is penetrated.
    • The sharing of personal items should be avoided, particularly those that can puncture the skin or inside of the mouth, such as razors, nail files and scissors, and even toothbrushes.
    • Condoms should be used for either vaginal or oral sex.

    If a person does develop hepatitis C, its spread may be prevented by:

    • not donating blood
    • not sharing personal items with others
    • wiping up any spilled blood while using gloves, household bleach, and disposable paper towels
    • carefully covering any cut or wound with a bandaid or dressing
    • practicing safe sex, especially during the acute phase of the infection

    Source: The Gale Group. Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.";

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