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The ma at the clinic used her hand to open a trash can lid and then grabbed me a gown. after my exam by my gloved doctor, i saw the lid had what could have been dried blood. the ma never touched me but touched my gown. hep risk? i have existing sore?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Zero risk for hepatitis or any other blood borne infection. No worries.

Answered 5/20/2023

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No risk for hepatitis transmission in above mentioned scenario. Check cdc.gov for reliable information regarding hepatitis transmission.

Answered 5/20/2023

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