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If my sister continued eating the same rice from the same plate as hep c positive person but with a different spoon,could she get a disease as well?

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

She would not: Because HCV is spread through blood, you cannot get the virus from sharing food, drinks, or eating utensils.

Answered 9/4/2018

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A member asked:

If my sister continued eating the same rice from the same plate as hep c positive person but with a different spoon,could she get a disease as well?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

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