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Is it possible to get any form of hepatitis or hiv through urine?

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Yes: You can catch leptospirosis, an uncommon but serious hepatitis variant, from the urine of animals. Hepatitis c and HIV aren't going to be transmitted by urine.

Answered 6/10/2014

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