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Which type of hepatitis is it possible to contract from a blood transfusion?

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Both B & C: However, the risk of transmission from a blood transfusion with hepatitis b and c is about 1 in 400, 000 and 1 in 2, 000, 000, respectively. All blood now is tested for the antigen or antibody. Very rare. Hope this helps.

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Answered 4/12/2014

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