A member asked:

Am i at any risk of getting hiv or hepatitis b or c from a public restroom if i have recurring hemorrhoids and fissures. i use the bathroom a lot at work due to bladder issues?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No, transmission of Hep B or C is not likely in above circumstances, hands hygiene remains critical otherwise in avoiding much more common infections seen in this context. CDC.gov is a reliable site to review transmission of hepatitis viruses.

Answered 11/22/2021

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