Rina Biswas Rina Biswas Asked 4 months ago

Can hepatitis c be transferred by saliva?

My husband's relative has Hepatitis C and sometimes when they visit, they use our plates and glasses. I want to know how careful we need to be. Can Hepatitis C be transferred by saliva?

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Suresh Chandra Suresh Chandra Joined May 2026 4 months ago
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Over the years, I have seen people distance themselves from loved ones due to wrong information. Hepatitis C is not passed through saliva, so please do not treat anyone differently; they need your love and support.

Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Thank goodness it doesn't spread through saliva, because I cannot survive without sharing my tandoori platters and lassi with friends. You can keep sharing your meals without any tension.

Ramanathan Iyer Ramanathan Iyer Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Just like how I keep track of my blood pressure regularly, keeping up with routine blood checks is a good habit. Since Hep C only transfers through blood and not saliva, basic hygiene and regular checkups are more than enough to stay safe.

Satish Pandey Satish Pandey Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

No need to worry about saliva. Just make sure to keep a practical check on household items like razors, toothbrushes, and nail clippers—keep them separate, and you are good to go.

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Neha Kulkarni Neha Kulkarni Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Actually yaar, it is a blood-borne virus, so normal saliva won't transmit it. Unless there is some open wound or bleeding in the mouth, you are totally safe, so don't stress.

Aparna Sen Aparna Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

You can relax, it doesn't spread through saliva. It only spreads through direct contact with infected blood, so casual contact is completely safe.

Kavya Menon Kavya Menon Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

I had this exact same doubt when a friend told me about their diagnosis, but the doctor assured us saliva isn't an issue. Just be careful with blood-related things and you have nothing to worry about.

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