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Tiny cut on my finger below my finger nails due to dry skin, no blood, soreness and scabbed over. can i get hepatitis b if i touch a spoon with dry blood on it? does the wound need to be fresh to get into my bloodstream? what is meant by open wound?
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No, as no direct contact with fresh blood with active, bleeding wounds on your hands can be established. Check cdc.gov to clarify Hep B transmission. Hands hygiene remains critical otherwise in avoiding other pathogens transmission, including Hep A.
Answered 7/4/2023
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