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Hepatitis C (Expert Forum)
hepatitis
Answered by
Douglas Dieterich, MD - Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
The Mount Sinai Medical Center
New York - NY
Questions posted in the Hepatitis C Forum are answered by medical professionals from The Mount Sinai Medical Center.
hepatitis
by DAWNP531, Oct 08, 2008 09:50PM
got a manicure was nicked by a cuticle cutter how risky is it to catch hepatitis from a manicure
Doctor's Answer
by Douglas Dieterich, MD, Nov 10, 2008 07:32AM
, Nov 10, 2008 07:32AMTo: Dawn
Manicures and pedicures are a well described risk factor for HCV along with boxing and rugby. Although the risk is very low indeed. Anywhere where blood is exchanged. You should as should everyone, be tested for hepatitis A, B and C by your MD. If you are negative for A and B you should get vaccines. PS you should also buy your own manicure instruments and bring them in for the manicurist to use! DTD
Member Comments (2)
by mcmcorp45, Oct 21, 2008 09:16AM
very very low....if you are worried then get tested and talk to a dr
