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Can you get hepatitis b and c from public bathrooms?

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Dr. Camilla Graham answered

No: If you are having unprotected sex or using injection drugs with shared equipment in public bathrooms (or anywhere else) you will be at risk for getting hepatitis b or c. Just using public facilities will not transmit either virus.

Dr Wessolossky agreed

Answered 1/4/2015

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A member asked:

Can you get hepatitis b and c from public bathrooms?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Camilla Graham answered

Dr Wessolossky agreed

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