Is hepatitis C transmitted through a toothbrush?

This study examines the contamination of toothbrushes in patients with chronic hepatitis C as a model for a possible unconventional way of transmission. In 30 patients with chronic hepatitis C, 2 mL of saliva (before and after toothbrushing) and the toothbrush rinsing water after toothbrushing were tested for HCV-RNA. read more

In this study, we prospectively examined the contamination of toothbrushes in patients with chronic hep. C as a model for a possible unconventional way of transmission. Patients and methods: 30 consecutive patients with chronic hep. C were included in the study. read more

Hep C is transmitted as a result of blood-to-blood contact. If therefore the person using the toothbrush has hep c and bleeds while using it, there is a definite, but small chance that another user might contract the virus. read more

A hepatitis C infection can lead to serious liver damage, so it’s important to know about hepatitis C transmission. Learn about how hepatitis C virus (HCV) is spread including through blood, sexual activity, tattoos, piercings, and genetics. read more