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Shared a razor, exposure?

I'm not sure what the risk of Hep c from sharing a razor is so I thought I would ask. I used someones razor who is promiscuous without even thinking. The razor was dry and looked clean (no visible blood). I did nick my cheek and that is what has me worried. Once I nicked myself I realized what I was doing and that using the razor could be dangerous. What is my possibility of exposure to anything? Don't know if matters but I did rinse it prior to use.

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1253246 tn?1332073310
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Thanks for the reply.
I ended up asking them and they said they are 100% disease free. That does offer some relief. I will still get tested to be sure.
How long do you have to wait to get tested to get a conclusive result?
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This type of exposure is one of those cases where you should get tested.

The good thing is you don't even know if the person has a disease.

Wait a few months then get tested.

Good luck

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