Anyone in medical field Plz can you answer this ?? If someone has HepititisC and B is this a form of HIV/AIDS? What is the probibility of it being passed to those living with me?What precations should or would YOU take if someone you knew had these and today they asked if they could stay with you ?Short term or long I don,t know.They have a family member dying of cancer nearby.and will die there as he can,t be moved.so Today I was asked if It would be alright if they stayed with me and my family!He has medical issues i guess, as He said "he's on state aid" so that means He isn,t able to work,He is homeless were he lives now.I,d like to help as this was a close friend25 years ago.But don,t know!this was suprisingly dropped on me.we,ve not spoke in along time and now this!I don,t want to put myself or family in danger of something thats (very or alittle)contagious.Is it possible to safely live with someone with these conditions?is like herpes were they,re viral / contagious from time to time.oh lord I need help with this one.There are NO orginizations where I live to assist him til ?WhenEverPLEAS

Summarized question: What is the likelihood of catching Hepatitis B and C from someone who lives with you? What can you do to prevent catching Hepatitis B and C?