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Is transmission of hepatitis c likely from a razor that has been rinsed? i just found out my grandpa has hepatitis c and i may have used his razor once when i was younger. is a one use of his razor a likely transmission?
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Get tested. If you have any concern, get tested. It is a simple blood test and your doctor can order it. Get vaccine for hepatitis B. Please note that chronic hepatitis C is treatable and in almost all cases, curable. Wish you good health!
Answered 7/5/2021
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Definitely unlikely transmission in above described circumstances, in case obsessing about the episode or test offered as screening or as part of work up for symptoms worth having the test. Transmission is theoretically possible otherwise.
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