| Hepatitis B: Hepatitis B is a serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the liver. The virus, which is called hepatitis B virus (HBV), can cause lifelong infection, cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure, and death. Hepatitis C: Sexual contact has been identified as a means of transmitting Hepatitis C. The primary risk factors for infection include: a large number of partners, unprotected sex, simultaneous infection with other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and traumatic sexual activity. |