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My mom was just diagnosed with hepc and my 2yr old drank from her straw before she could stop him. is he at risk to contract it?
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Very low risk: Very low risk to transmitting hepatitis C. Household contacts are at low risk for getting hepatitis C including sharing straws or drinking cups.
Answered 11/28/2017
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