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What are myths about contacting hep c or hiv?
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Lots: People can have a fear that touching objects, like sharing dishes or sitting on a toilet seat, or casual contact like hugging or shaking hands, can trasnmit HIV or hcv. These viruses are only transmitted with exchange of blood or other body fluids (like during sex).
Answered 12/18/2014
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