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A member asked:
Is it easy to catch hep c or any other blood infection? and if have cuts on hands would percent be higher what could i do to prevent from getting it
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Be careful: You can catch hep c from needle exposures or blood contact. You should not exposed cuts or open sores on your body to other peoples blood or secretions.
Answered 8/22/2013
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