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Can you get hepatitis c if the blood form hepatitis c positive person touches intact skin?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Hepatitis C transmission is not possible through intact skin. Please check cdc.gov for reliable information regarding Hep C transmission.

Answered 10/7/2022

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