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Protection against hepatitis B
The Robert Koch Institute recommends that men who have sex with men protect themselves against Hepatitis A and HepatitisThe term hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by various factors - most commonly by viruses, but also by alcohol. Mehr B vaccination. Both vaccinations are covered by health insurance if you state that you have changing sexual partners. Simply go to your trusted (family) doctor and ask about the vaccinations. As a rule, you will receive an injection in the upper arm muscle three times within six months.
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 B, you are also protected against re-infection.
Transmission
Hepatitis B viruses are mainly found in the blood, but also in other body fluids. They are extremely infectious and can be transmitted very easily during sex, when there is minor bleeding in the mouth and at high temperatures. Viral loadViral load refers to the amount of viruses that can be detected in a person's blood. - In the case of HIV, the viral load indicates how many HI viruses per millilitre... Mehr even by kissing.
Transmission is also possible when using drugs (for example when sharing snorting tubes), when tattooing and piercing and when sharing or mixing up razors, toothbrushes or similar items.
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 B
- Anal and oral sex
- at high Viral loadViral load refers to the amount of viruses that can be detected in a person's blood. - In the case of HIV, the viral load indicates how many HI viruses per millilitre... Mehr also through kissing
