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Hey I'm just a little worried because my cat scratched someone with hepatitis c n later scratched me maybe 5 hrs later.... should I be worried
I think technically, yes, it would be possible to spread Hep C if the cat scratched someone who had Hep C (and drew blood) and then scratched someone else (and drew blood). I doubt it is very common. In fact, I think it is probably very uncommon.
However, if you are worried, then talk to your doctor and get tested for Hepatitis C.
However, if you are worried, then talk to your doctor and get tested for Hepatitis C.
This is an interesting question and I hope some others chime in. They don't know everything there is to know about transmission but any blood to blood contact is a risk factor. I am now wondering about my moms cats. She doesn't cut their nails and one got hooked in my hand last week.
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