How You Could Contract Hepatitis C And What You Should Do Immediately

8. How Is It Spread?

Hepatitis C is contracted by coming in contact with the blood or bodily fluids of an infected person. It can be spread by sharing needles or drugs with an infected person, having sexual intercourse with someone who has a sexually transmitted disease, HIV, or is a carrier of hepatitis C, and from birth when an infected mother passes it to her child. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting tested immediately if any of these situations are a concern.