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Can clothes or bedsheets with bloodstains still be contaminated after being washed even though the stain is still there?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Nope: Even without washing, dried blood carries little infection risk. And for sure aftet detergent in the washer, no worries. Persisting color doesn't mean anything.

Dr Bansal agreed

Answered 12/13/2016

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A member asked:

Can clothes or bedsheets with bloodstains still be contaminated after being washed even though the stain is still there?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Bansal agreed

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