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What are chances of getting hepatitis at a barber shop when you get a skin cut , the scissor was sterilised however other instruments like the hair brush and all were not ( they could have traces of blood as well ) ?

Q: what are chances of getting hepatitis at a barber shop when you get a skin cut , the scissor was sterilised however other instruments like the hair brush and all were not ( they could have traces of blood as well ) ?

: If the instrument making the cut was sterile- then little to no chance as the virus would not linger on a brush

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

If the instrument making the cut was sterile- then little to no chance as the virus would not linger on a brush

Dr Handsfield agreed

Answered 3/30/2023

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A member asked:

What are chances of getting hepatitis at a barber shop when you get a skin cut , the scissor was sterilised however other instruments like the hair brush and all were not ( they could have traces of blood as well ) ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr Handsfield agreed

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