Question on the safety of kissing?

Jalopy

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Is kissing generally safe? Can you catch any serious diseases that way? I realize you can catch a cold or the flu or something...but are there risks of catching something like AIDS or hepatitis?
 

georgebushmoron

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john5

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Is kissing generally safe? Can you catch any serious diseases that way? I realize you can catch a cold or the flu or something...but are there risks of catching something like AIDS or hepatitis?
Hi Jalopy

You are correct in that kissing is a good way to pass on a cold or flu. Meningitis is also another infection that can pass from kissing. While these infections are easily passed via kissing they are not considered to be sexually transmitted infections.

Herpes (cold sores) is an infection that passes from kissing. Hepatitis B is generally not passed by kissing, but I found one case report from 2003 of a man who they believed contracted Hepatitis B from his partner by deep kissing. Which I guess shows that even though it is very rare it may be possible. That is one reason why we recommend getting the Hepatitis B vaccine.

In regard to HIV and Hepatitis C the Canadian Aids Society believes that there has never been a documented case of HIV or Hepatitis C transmission through dry kissing. If there is no blood in the mouth, wet kissing can be classified as no risk as well.

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sonoman

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Herpes (cold sores) is an infection that passes from kissing. Hepatitis B is generally not passed by kissing, but I found one case report from 2003 of a man who they believed contracted Hepatitis B from his partner by deep kissing. Which I guess shows that even though it is very rare it may be possible. That is one reason why we recommend getting the Hepatitis B vaccine.
Is Hep A a risk at all?

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I had asked previously about hep a and b vaccinations and such. I was told by the same couple who told me about these vaccinations, who have hep c, that if they want to they can get a hep c treatment of three shots over six months. I haven't heard about this and doing a quick search on the net couldn't find anything. Can they get treated for hep C?

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Is Hep A a risk at all?

thanks in advance.


Hi sonoman

Hepatitis A is transmitted via the fecal-oral route. This means you need to get the faeces (poo or shit) from someone who is infected with hepatitis A in your mouth.

Given this we do not see hepatitis A being transmitted from kissing, but we have seen it passed when people have had mouth contact with the anus during sex e.g. rimming.

It is more commonly spread by eating something that is contaminated or by touching something that is contaminated and then putting your hand in your mouth.

The best way to avoid hepatitis A is to get the vaccine.

Also wash your hands after using the toilet and before eating or preparing food.

Here is a link for more information on hepatitis A.

http://www.liver.ca/Liver_Disease/Adult_Liver_Diseases/Hepatitis_A.aspx

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I had asked previously about hep a and b vaccinations and such. I was told by the same couple who told me about these vaccinations, who have hep c, that if they want to they can get a hep c treatment of three shots over six months. I haven't heard about this and doing a quick search on the net couldn't find anything. Can they get treated for hep C?

NTN


Hi Nickthenoob

There is treatment for people with hepatitis C. The drugs used are interferon, pegylated interferon and ribavirin. You woul need to take the medication for 24 weeks or 48 weeks depending on what strain of hepatitis C you have. The interferon is taken as an injection once a week and the ribavirin is taken as a tablet daily.

If someone tests positive for hepatitis C they would need to see a doctor and have follow up testing done to determine how healthy their liver is. There are a number of factors that the doctor and client would need to consider before deciding if treatment is a good idea.

I have been able to find different studies that have shown a 30%-60%, cure rate depending on the type of drug used and the strain of the hepatitis C.

For more information on hepatitis C have a look at the following link:

http://www.liver.ca/Liver_Disease/Adult_Liver_Diseases/Hepatitis_C.aspx

Please feel free to comment or ask us to expand on a topic. Remember if you would like to ask me a personal question just send me a PM.

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