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Can you tell me if i could get hepatitis c from cutting myself on a public container lid that someone with it touched?

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Dr. Enrique Molina answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Very unlikely: unless there was blood or a body fluid from an infected person

Answered 5/24/2014

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A member asked:

Can you tell me if i could get hepatitis c from cutting myself on a public container lid that someone with it touched?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Enrique Molina answered

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