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High Risk Groups
Hepatitis C is a disease spread by contact with infected blood. People are at risk for developing hepatitis C if they have:
- Injected drugs ever, even once
- Received a blood transfusion, blood products, or an organ transplant before July 1992
- Had sex with an infected person
- Had sex with many partners, especially without condoms
- Worked in the health care industry and were exposed to blood or needles
- Received on kidney dialysis
Also, babies born to mothers with hepatitis C are at risk. Although not common, hepatitis C may be transmitted from one family member to another through shared toothbrushes, razors, or other items contaminated by infected blood. That's one more reason to get tested if you suspect that you are at risk.
Think you might be at risk? Learn more. Be sure.