Quick Answer
Hepatitis C is primarily blood-borne; sexual transmission occurs but is uncommon. It is now curable in >95% of cases with 8-12 weeks of direct-acting antiviral medication.
- ~50,000 estimated new infections per year (CDC).
- Viral, now curable with DAAs.
- Sexual transmission is uncommon.
- Blood-borne: needles, transfusions.
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Hepatitis C is now curable in nearly everyone.
⚕️ This page is educational and does not replace advice from a licensed clinician. If you may have been exposed to an STI, get tested — most infections are manageable, and many are fully curable.
Sources & Further Reading
- CDC — Sexually Transmitted Infections
- CDC STI Treatment Guidelines
- WHO — Sexually transmitted infections fact sheet
- MedlinePlus — Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Figures reflect CDC surveillance and WHO estimates; they are population statistics, not personal risk predictions.