hepatitis a b and c can all be sexually transmitted although sexual transmission of hepatitis c is less common. hepatitis a spreads via fecal-oral contact which can occur if there is direct oral-anal contact or contact with fingers or objects that have been in or near the anus of an infected person. if even a microscopic amount of virus-laden feces gets into the mouth infection can result. hepatitis b spreads via contact with blood semen vaginal secretions and other body fluids of someone who is infected with the virus. the hepatitis b virus is 50 to 100 times more infectious than hiv the virus that causes aids and is easily transmitted during sexual activity. hepatitis c is spread through contact with an infected person’s blood -- which may be present because of genital sores or cuts or menstruation.
can all types of hepatitis be spread by sexual contact?