A member asked:

I got hepatitis c blood on my hand from my husband. i washed my hand with soap and water before touching my cut on my leg, will i get hepatitis c?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Most likely not: Hepatitis c is transmitted from blood to blood. If you washed off the blood before touching your wound, there should not have been any transmission. If you are still concerned you can have a test performed. Remember to keep your wound clean dry and covered

Answered 4/7/2020

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