Can you get hep c from your own blood

Question 1

Is it possible to get hep c from some vegetable thorn, like eggplant thorn (if somebody pricked before) when pricked and small blood come out ?

Answer

Possible/doubtful: yes it is theoretically possible to get hep c from an infected thorn, since the virus can spread through blood, secretions, IV drug abuse, sexually et... Read More

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Question 2

Can i get hep c from being scratched by someone that may have had dried blood under her nails?

Answer

Yes, if other has it: Any exchange of blood products between a hep c person and a non hep c one can lead to transmission of the virus and therefore, yes you could get it.

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Question 3

Can u get hep c from stepping on blood w/shoes?virus still on shoes on car etc,can u get it that way?even tho shoes cleaned w/soap left cold outsde.

Answer

No.: hepatitis C is only transmitted through direct blood contact. Most of the time this is either from injections of illicit drugs or through blood transf... Read More

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Question 4

If i get my own hep c blood on my hands when changing a dressing, how should i wash my hands to make sure the virus doesn't remain on my hands.

Answer

Good handwashing: Good and washing with soap and water is fie.

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Question 5

Can you get hep c or hiv/ aids from touching dry blood and then rubbing your eyes?

Answer

Hep C yes!: If the dried blood that touched the mucous membrane of your eyes is infected with the Hep C virus, than yes there is a possibility you could get infec... Read More

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Question 6

Can you get hep c or hiv from blood on packaging at a store. my husband, daughter, and myself all have eczema on hands, and we all handled the item..?

Answer

HIV and Hep C : Transmission of HIV clearly requires more intimate contact. Hep C transmission is less well understood but transmission from touching blood with your ... Read More

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Question 7

I used cocaine with a friend (stupid mistake) no needles were shared, and no sex. how likely is it to get hep c from sharing of sniffing implements. a car key was used to sniff the cocaine. the key didnt go up my nose, nor was there visible blood?

Answer

Very unlikely : Very unlikely if no blood, no sex. However “unlikely “ does not mean impossible Get Hep B serology 2-3 months

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Question 8

I used cocaine with a friend. no needles were shared, and there was no sex. how likely is it to get hep c from sharing of sniffing tools. a key was used for the cocaine. the key wasn't up my nose and i didn't see any blood. google didn't say much?

Answer

HEP C transmission: Why are you taking these risks with your health? " Snorting drugs like cocaine often requires a device like a straw or rolled bill. Sharing equipment... Read More

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Question 9

I used cocaine with a friend. no shared needles, and no sex. how likely is it to get hep c from sharing of sniffing tools. a key was used for the cocaine. key wasn't up my nose and i didn't see any blood (no visible blood anyway) from either of us?

Answer

No risk, no worry: The hepatitis C virus is not transmitted except by blood exposure. Nothing to worry about.

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Question 10

How easy is it to get hep c. can you get if from just touching blood?

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Hepatitis C is transmitted through bloodstream to bloodstream transmission, usually in individuals using non-sterile needles for injection of opiates ... Read More

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Can you get hep c from your own blood

Is it possible to get hep c from some vegetable thorn, like eggplant thorn (if somebody pricked before) when pricked and small blood come out ?

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Can i get hep c from being scratched by someone that may have had dried blood under her nails?

Can u get hep c from stepping on blood w/shoes?virus still on shoes on car etc,can u get it that way?even tho shoes cleaned w/soap left cold outsde.

If i get my own hep c blood on my hands when changing a dressing, how should i wash my hands to make sure the virus doesn't remain on my hands.

Can you get hep c or hiv/ aids from touching dry blood and then rubbing your eyes?

Can you get hep c or hiv from blood on packaging at a store. my husband, daughter, and myself all have eczema on hands, and we all handled the item..?

I used cocaine with a friend (stupid mistake) no needles were shared, and no sex. how likely is it to get hep c from sharing of sniffing implements. a car key was used to sniff the cocaine. the key didnt go up my nose, nor was there visible blood?

I used cocaine with a friend. no needles were shared, and there was no sex. how likely is it to get hep c from sharing of sniffing tools. a key was used for the cocaine. the key wasn't up my nose and i didn't see any blood. google didn't say much?

I used cocaine with a friend. no shared needles, and no sex. how likely is it to get hep c from sharing of sniffing tools. a key was used for the cocaine. key wasn't up my nose and i didn't see any blood (no visible blood anyway) from either of us?

How easy is it to get hep c. can you get if from just touching blood?

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