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 ?

Accepted 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 etc- the odds would be low but not impossible.

Question 2

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

Accepted 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.

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.

Accepted 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 transfusions. You can not get it from casual contact on shoes or hands. If you feel that you are concerned about hepatitis C, see your doctor for some simple tests.

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.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted 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 infected from that exposure. Hep C is very resistant and can stay vital on any surface for weeks. The AIDS virus really can't live outside a host cell very long, so you at very low risk for getting AIDS. If you are worried, get tested.

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..?

Accepted 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 hands would be quite unlikely. Not really worth worrying about unless there was clear contact with open wounds.

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?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely : Very unlikely if no blood, no sex. However “unlikely “ does not mean impossible

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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?

Accepted 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 for snorting can lead to the transmission of Hep C." REF:  https://www.catie.ca/en/practical-guides/hepc-in-depth/prevention-harm-reduction/safer-snorting

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

: Hepatitis C is transmitted through bloodstream to bloodstream transmission, usually in individuals using non-sterile needles for injection of opiates or medications such as ketamine for example.  Fortunately , there are antiviral medications which can provide a cure, reducing the evolution of Hep C to causing liver cancer.

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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?

A member asked:

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.

A member asked:

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.

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

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..?

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

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

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