Hep c from hand washing splash

[Annabel65]

I am concerned that I was exposed to hepatitis c. I touched a surface that could have potentially had unseen hep c+ blood on it. I am unsure if it was cleaned prior to me touching the object.  I immediately washed my hands afterwards but as I was drying off my hands, some of the water splashed into my eyes. I feel like this is a highly unlikely scenario for catching hepatitis c but I keep finding contradicting evidence on whether or not unseen blood transmits hep c. I know that I can find correct information from this site from people who actually know what they are talking about! Thank you.

[orphanedhawk]

Your problem is anxiety and I suggest you seek help for that.

Many of us went years, even decades without knowing we had the virus yet our spouses and children did not get hep C. Although I no doubt had it when my daughter was born, and I certainly took care of her as an infant, and bandaged her boo-boos, she never got the virus.

Unnecessary worry is not good for your health !

[Annabel65]

Thank you for answering. Is it possible to get hepatitis c from saliva entering your eye? A person i was speaking with accidentally got spit in my eye when he was talking. I am not sure if he is hep c + but he has stated before that he has been stuck with hep c+ sutures.

[hrsepwrguy]

"I feel like this is a highly unlikely scenario for catching hepatitis c"

You are correct, no risk at all, if it were that easy to get everyone would have it.

Transmission / Exposure

How is Hepatitis C spread?

Hepatitis C is usually spread when blood from a person infected with the Hepatitis C virus enters the body of someone who is not infected. Today, most people become infected with the Hepatitis C virus by sharing needles or other equipment to inject drugs. Before 1992, when widespread screening of the blood supply began in the United States, Hepatitis C was also commonly spread through blood transfusions and organ transplants.

People can become infected with the Hepatitis C virus during such activities as

-Sharing needles, syringes, or other equipment to inject drugs
-Needlestick injuries in health care settings
-Being born to a mother who has Hepatitis C

Less commonly, a person can also get Hepatitis C virus infection through

-Sharing personal care items that may have come in contact with another person’s blood, such as razors or toothbrushes
-Having sexual contact with a person infected with the Hepatitis C virus

Can Hepatitis C be spread within a household?

Yes, but this does not occur very often. If Hepatitis C virus is spread within a household, it is most likely a result of direct, through-the-skin exposure to the blood of an infected household member.

http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/C/cFAQ.htm