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Can you tell me if i have also used a rusty blade can i get hepatitis or any other blood infection?
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Confusing question: A rusty blade is more likely to give you a bacterial infection around the cut if the blade was contaminated with germs. Hepatitis would only be an issue if the blade was contaminated with this set of viruses.Untreated wounds can give rise to localized infection that can spred to the blood if not treated.
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