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How easy is it to get hep c. can you get if from just touching blood?
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Hepatitis C is transmitted through bloodstream to bloodstream transmission, usually in individuals using non-sterile needles for injection of opiates or medications such as ketamine for example. Fortunately , there are antiviral medications which can provide a cure, reducing the evolution of Hep C to causing liver cancer.
Answered 9/8/2022
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Hepatitis C cannot be transmitted through above mentioned mechanism. Hand hygiene rules still apply as to risk for transmission for other bacteria including hepatitis A.
Answered 9/11/2022
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