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How likely is it to catch hcv from a door handle if you have a fresh cut on your hand? people often get cuts at my work. should i be concerned?
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Hepatitis C : I like the way you are thinking but there is absolutely no evidence of simple transmission like this. I like that you even know that hepatitis c is a big problem in america. But, the problem is more about drug use and abuse and the behaviors around those activities that transmit hepatitis c. Please do not worry about the scenario you cite.
Answered 4/18/2013
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