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Can someone get hepatitis b from the single use of a person infected by the disease toothbrush?

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It's possible: Hepatitis a is contracted from contaminated food ; water. Hepatitis b ; c can be both acute or chronic ; is spread through contamination with body fluids like blood (on toothbrush). Both hep b ; c are more commonly transmitted through sexual contact or sharing of needles. If at risk, get checked ; prophyllaxed.

Answered 2/10/2014

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Possible: It is possible to get hepatitis by transferring blood and bodily fluids. Using the same tooth brush.

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No: Hepatitis b is not transferred through saliva.

Answered 2/11/2014

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