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Protection against hepatitis A
Men who have sex with men should protect themselves against HepatitisThe term hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by various factors - most commonly by viruses, but also by alcohol. Mehr A and B vaccinations. This is recommended by the Robert Koch Institute. Health insurance companies will cover the costs if you claim to have changing sexual partners. You can ask your GP about the vaccinations.
If you have ever had a HepatitisThe term hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by various factors - most commonly by viruses, but also by alcohol. Mehr A or Hepatitis B you are protected from re-infection.
Transmission
Hepatitis A viruses are excreted via the intestine and ingested via the mouth.
Transfers are mainly made about contaminated food and drinking water (mainly on holiday), but also via contact and smear infection.
During sex, for example, you can quickly catch the pathogen when licking your arse or indirectly when your fingers move to your mouth after contact with your arsehole, a used condom or dildo, but also with a shared pot of lubricant.
Sources of danger for HepatitisThe term hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by various factors - most commonly by viruses, but also by alcohol. Mehr A during sex
- Rimming/Ass licking
- Contact with used condoms and dildos
- Shared lubricant pots
