Chances of getting infected

[Shady127]

Hello guys! I have a question and please answer me because i m so stressed out!
I live with my roomate and he is hep c positive. I do not know his viral load. The thing is, he used the toilet, and he bleed a few drops in the toilet bowl because he has hemorrhoids. He bled after he flushed. After that, i went to the bathroom, and i droped my phone in the toilet. I didn t see anything in the toilet so i reached out for the phone, and after that i realised i had a cut on my finger, not a deep one, but it looked kinda fresh.  I am so scared because i m thinking i might caught hepatitis c. What do you think are the chances? Please answer me and excuse my english!

[Carlhcv]

We understand your concern here. You are almost certainly not infected but wait a couple months and get the cheap anti-body test done just for peace of mind. The spots you describe have nothing to do with hep C. You would exhibit NO symptoms.

[flyinlynn]

I understand. But those spots, in hepatitis c, when they appear? In early stages?... Or later? .

Decades

Try the anxeity group they may be of more help

http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Anxiety/show/71

[keepingOnkeepingOn]

Relax. Just plain ole living is a risk. Move out if it bothers you.

[SurfsideGal]

Ok, with all due respect, you need to see a mental health provider. Your concern is over the top and that is no way to live.

[Shady127]

I understand. But those spots, in hepatitis c, when they appear? In early stages?... Or later?

[flyinlynn]

It take decades for symptoms and they are not really symptoms of hep c but rather the liver damage caused by hepatitis c.

Many people have spider nevi not just people with liver disease.

Just don't become blood brothers or start using IV drugs sharing the needle with your hep c roommate and you will be fine.

Also would not recommend using his razor, toothbrush, or fingernail clippers.

[Shady127]

I have notived two red dots on my lower abs. They are not raised or itchy. They are flat.  Could this be a sign of early hepatitis c? ( 2 weeks)! Could those dots be spider nevi, or those appear later?

[Shady127]

Thank you for your answer!

[SurfsideGal]

He flushed. There is no infected blood in the water. If that kind of thing worries you, stay away from public pools. I imagine someone with hep C must have bled in a pool at one time or another. There are perceived risks all over the place. The reality is that you are basically safe.

[Shady127]

What about the infected blood in the water?

[Shady127]

Even if there was infected blood in the water?

[SurfsideGal]

there is no risk.

[Shady127]

Anybody?