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What is the risk of contracting hepatitus c from kissing if the person has a cut on their lips?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Hepatitis C: No risk at all. Your skin is a very good barrier and in most cases one would not be kissing someone who is actively bleeding, correct?

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 7/2/2013

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