Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
If hcv infected blood comes in contact with food, and the food is cooked, will there be a risk of transmission fro/m eating?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No risk: No risk at all. Don't worry about it.
Answered 7/23/2017
608 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What to do if i might have been infected with hepatitis C -- how long should I wait to do a blood test?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What can you do to wash blood or body fluids off skin if the blood is infected with hepatitis c?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Risk of hiv-hcv-hbv transmission by stripper scratching my back with nails (little blood came out)? Concern for her scratching other men-"dirty" nails
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
When is a cut/wound sealed? If you pick a pimple and it bleeds but then stops. At what point is it protected from infection like HCV if contact blood?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I got shaved in a barber shop and had a few small cuts on my face. The razor was new but later he rubbed my face with a shared alum block.there was no visible blood on alum. if that alum was used on someone infected will i contract hiv,hcv or both?
The barber shaved me and i got a few very small cuts.Later he rubbed my face with a shared alum block. There was no visible blood on it. What are the odds for me being infected with HiV,HCV or both if this alum was used on someone with infection ?
Can 1 day old paper cut slice on finger get infected with hiv or hcv if exposed to small amount of blood?
Does having minor burn on gum (vs. Healthy gum) make it easier to catch HIV / HCV if others' infected blood gets in your mouth?
Someone handshaked with me with a new open wound and blood on hand. I also have a cut on hand. His health is unknown. Do I need to test for HIV and HCV? What's the possibility to get infected?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
