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can soap kill HBV

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hi! am HBV positive.. am juz concerned at home coz i might spread it tru the shower or the plates.. can detergent soap kill hbv? thank you so much
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We used to sanitize laboratory surfaces with 10% bleach.  That will kill viruses.
But remember, your HBV is spread by exposing others' mucus membranes to your blood.
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Here is a site that will give you the information you need so you know you are safe and what to do to avoid spreadig both hep b and hep c.
http://www.hepnet.com/charge/chap4.html
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