Would my partner have hep c

[charmed563]

Ive been together with my partner for 4 years I only found out 10 months ago I was hep c positive, me and my partner don't protected sex, but he doesn't want to get tested. We have a little one so I want him to get tested but what arethe chances he would have it?  

[asle]

i also wanted to add that your partner needs to rethink about being tested. End Stage Liver Disease is an awful way to die. Drawn out and painful, for the person, their family and friends.
A simple blood test will answer the question once and for all.
If he is HepC free, and doesn't share your toothbrush or razor blades, then he will never have to worry. Nor you.

[asle]

Hello and welcome to the forum.
You need to find out more about what type of HCV you have before any decisions can or need to be made.
There are different strains, the most common in Australia being Genotype 1 (1a and 1b), 3 and 2.  This dictates what treatment drugs you have available to you here.
Australia is about 18 months behind US for making treatments available.
You will need to have a biopsy somewhere along the line to see how much damage you have to your liver, and other blood tests to see how active the virus is in your body (Metavir Score), and if there is any fibrosis, scarring etc. An ultrasound is another way to look at the health of your liver. There are also fibroscans which give an idea of your liver's health.
If your liver is in good health, and you don't drink or take street drugs, eat well etc, then you can wait for new less invasive treatments that will be available maybe as soon as next year, but more likely end of 2014/early2015.
Good luck, and let the forum know any questions you may have. There's always someone around to share information.

[charmed563]

So if I waited for my treatment until next year is there still a good chance I will clear it or should I start the old one and get to it faster.

[Diana66]

Very, very low risk, I think is under 1%. Same situation in my case. My husband tested earlier this year and he is negative

I still recommend testing though. Worst case scenario: if he does have it - is a relatively new infection, new treatments are out next year and will be very easy (only 12 weeks) to treat. Not a very big deal anymore

[dontworry_behappy1]

There is a chance that your partner has Hepatitis C.  But he didn't get it from having unprotected sex with you (low risk).  

[copyman]

Very low risk for getting it sexually with monogamous relationship.

Greater risk would be by sharing toothbrushes , razors, etc.