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Is it at all possible to get hep c from mistakenly drinking from an infected persons bottled water, even if they have not been treated yet. it was a careless mistake on my part. i picked it up thinking it was mine. im worried alittle bit?
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Not C: Highly unlikely for Hep B or C in above described scenario. Hep A and other infections still possible otherwise, COVID included. Caution and enforced hygiene should be in place from now on.
Answered 12/30/2020
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