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Can hepatitis a b c transmit through dried blood/semen on surface?
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The hepatitis viruses can remain infectious in dried blood for some days or weeks. It can also be transmitted by dried semen for some time. Your public health department can validate this or give you more information on this important matter.
Answered 8/10/2023
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