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Can needle stick efficiently transmit hep c?
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You bet: The overwhelming majority of cases of hep c are transmitted by needle in one fashion or another; drug use, transfusions (although not in usa anymore), tattoing, accidents in medical settings, etc.
Answered 8/3/2012
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