Hepatitis B is spread through contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected person. However in some cases the infection can persist and cause serious liver disease, including cirrhosis and liver cancer. It does not usually cause obvious symptoms and may pass in a few months without treatment. Hepatitis B is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver.
The hepatitis A vaccine is available for people travelling to countries where the disease is common. If you think you might have hepatitis A, or have any questions, visit a sexual health or GUM clinic. asking about the hepatitis A vaccine at a sexual health or GUM clinic.using latex or non-latex gloves for fingering or fisting.using a barrier (such as a condom cut into a square) for rimming.changing condoms between anal and oral sex.washing hands after sex (bottom, groin and penis too by taking a shower, if you can).
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Hepatitis A is not usually life-threatening and most people make a full recovery within a couple of months. Symptoms of hepatitis A can appear up to 8 weeks after sex and include tiredness and feeling sick (nausea). MSM with multiple partners are particularly at risk. However you can also get hepatitis A through sex, including oral-anal sex ("rimming") and giving oral sex after anal sex. The infection is usually spread in contaminated food or drink, or by poor hand-washing. Hepatitis A is a liver infection that's spread by a virus in poo. Only go to a clinic if you've been told to.įind sexual health clinic contact details Hepatitis A Using sexual health clinics during coronavirus (COVID-19)Ĭall a sexual health clinic if you need help or advice.