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Hepatitis C Risk Factors
Risk factors for hepatitis C include:
  • Blood transfusions
  • Body piercing
  • Contact with patients in a healthcare setting
  • Kidney dialysis: Images
  • Infants born to infected mothers
  • Intravenous drug abuse
  • Living in an institution
  • Multiple sex partners
  • Not practicing safe sex
  • Tattoos
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Last Updated: Oct 19, 2007  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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