1 on/under pain of death idiom. 2  a pain in the arse/backside idiom. 3  a pain in the ass/butt, at a pain in the arse/backside idiom.  a pain (in the neck) idiom.
In addition to the differences in replication method, transmission risk is higher with Hep B as it can be sexually transmitted, whereas generally not with Hep C. The large majority of adult patients exposed to Hep B clear it, whereas with Hep C adults who are exposed and clear are the minority.
Best Answer: HIV and Hep C both live in bodily fluids. HIV can survive in blood, and sexual secretions for up to 24 hours, and longer. Hep C can live much longer, up to 2 weeks! Now mind that these figures are from viral agents in test tubes. In the environment the life span would be much shorter for HIV, and some what shorter for Hep C. Now Hep B can live on a dried surface for up to 2 weeks. It's spread by urine and sweat as well as blood, and sex.