A member asked:

A worker in my home left blood on both inside/outside entrance door knob. i unknowingly touched the dried up blood and shortly after i picked my nose with the same hand. can i catch hiv or hepc or any bloodborne disease?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

HIV, Hepatitis B or C cannot be transmitted through above mentioned mechanism from inanimate surfaces. Hand hygiene rules still apply as to risk for transmission for other bacteria including hepatitis A.

Answered 6/21/2023

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Although it may be possible to get some viral illnesses through skin contact to a door knob, such as hepatitis a or influenza, there is no risk of getting HIV, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C in this manner. Good luck.

Answered 6/21/2023

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