How can hepatitis C be transmitted

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We always know that grandfather's health is not very good, so we will take good care of him and go to the hospital for examination every other period of time. A few days ago, we learned that he was suffering from hepatitis C, and we were afraid of his infection, so we took isolated care of him for a few days. Today, let me talk about how hepatitis C can be infected.

How can hepatitis C be transmitted

First, the main routes of transmission of hepatitis C virus are through blood, sex and mother to child vertical transmission. Blood transmission is the main mode of transmission. The use of non disposable syringes and needles or the use of dental instruments without strict disinfection is also an important way of percutaneous transmission; the sharing of razors or toothbrushes, tattoos and ear ring holes is also a potential way of blood transmission of HCV; blood and blood products contaminated by HCV also produce blood transmission.

Second, the risk of HCV infection is higher in people who have sex with HCV infected people and have sexual promiscuity, especially in people who are infected with HIV. Pregnant women infected with hepatitis C virus may transmit hepatitis C virus to newborns during pregnancy and delivery. The daily life and work contact with hepatitis C patients will not be infected; cough and sneezing will not spread hepatitis C virus.

Third: the onset of hepatitis C is hidden and the symptoms are not obvious. Early detection, early diagnosis and early treatment are the key to the prevention and treatment of hepatitis C. At present, interferon alpha combined with antiviral drugs are mainly used in the treatment of hepatitis C, and the cure rate can reach up to 80%. Therefore, those who suspect that they are infected with HCV should go to regular hospitals for consultation and testing in time, and those who are infected with HCV should go to regular hospitals as soon as possible.

matters needing attention

Therefore, patients must pay attention to active treatment after the discovery of the disease. At ordinary times, we should also pay attention to the preventive measures in life, avoid sharing any tools that may cause bleeding with people, and pay attention to the regular professional institutions for injection or blood transfusion.