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Could someone get hiv, hepatitis (a/b/c), or any other std through their hands by touching an inanimate object?

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Dr. Kristel Hunt answered

Specializes in Hepatology

HAV possibly: it's the only one transmitted by fecal-oral transmission. all others require contact with blood or infected body fluids.

Dr Davis and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/11/2014

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A member asked:

Could someone get hiv, hepatitis (a/b/c), or any other std through their hands by touching an inanimate object?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kristel Hunt answered

Dr Davis and another doctor agreed

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