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Hep C from wearing someone's clothes?
Can I get hepatitis C from wearing an infected person's clothes?
And can the infection stay in a loofa after washing it?
I'm very concerned.
And can the infection stay in a loofa after washing it?
I'm very concerned.
Hep c infected blood must enter the blood stream of an uninfected person. It is a blood borne infection and is not transmitted by casual contact.
Per the CDC
“What are ways Hepatitis C is not spread?
Hepatitis C virus is not spread by sharing eating utensils, breastfeeding, hugging, kissing, holding hands, coughing, or sneezing. It is also not spread through food or water.@
There is no risk associated with what you have discribed so no you are not at any risk.
Per the CDC
“What are ways Hepatitis C is not spread?
Hepatitis C virus is not spread by sharing eating utensils, breastfeeding, hugging, kissing, holding hands, coughing, or sneezing. It is also not spread through food or water.@
There is no risk associated with what you have discribed so no you are not at any risk.
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