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Could there be any way of getting infected if u step on blood and take shoes inside the house. i have a 6 month old always crawling on floor .?

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Dr. Michael Amster answered

Sort of: Hepatitis b will live in blood on surfaces for hours and can be spread as such. I am hoping you are referring to animal blood though and not human blood. There can be bacteria living in blood that is on a floor that is not well cleaned. I would just highly suggest you left your shoes outside before coming in.

Dr Smith agreed

Answered 12/1/2012

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A member asked:

Could there be any way of getting infected if u step on blood and take shoes inside the house. i have a 6 month old always crawling on floor .?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Amster answered

Dr Smith agreed

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