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Hep c from toilet paper
I've tried looking for an answer.
If I used toilet paper that had hep c virus on it, is that a risk?
If I was on my period and used that toilet paper, does that increase the risk? Would the virus somehow travel through the period blood up I to my body?
I'm sorry if this is a stupid question, but I'm worried.
If I used toilet paper that had hep c virus on it, is that a risk?
If I was on my period and used that toilet paper, does that increase the risk? Would the virus somehow travel through the period blood up I to my body?
I'm sorry if this is a stupid question, but I'm worried.
Hi and welcome. Perhaps this will ease your mind. I've had Hep C virus for my entire adulthood. I was married for 20+ years and have 2 amazing children. Was told in my early 20s that I could never have children due to an ectopic pregnancy, and scarred Fallopian Tubes. Was given a blood transfusion as this tubal pregnancy burst. Didn't know this transfused blood
was tainted. Never used protection, ended up having these beautiful 2 children, and last year was told I had Hep C. No one in my family has it, but me. So..... This is a very hard virus to pass. As Lyn has stated, menstraul blood is not an arena of transmission.
Hope this helps put your mind at ease.
~Kim
was tainted. Never used protection, ended up having these beautiful 2 children, and last year was told I had Hep C. No one in my family has it, but me. So..... This is a very hard virus to pass. As Lyn has stated, menstraul blood is not an arena of transmission.
Hope this helps put your mind at ease.
~Kim
It's not a stupid question if one does not understand how the virus is transmitted. Plus there are so many other things out there like Hepatitis A and B or even HIV that it is easy to never think of that stuff until something is thrown in your path that makes you.
Like flyinlynn says Hepatitis C (HCV) is a blood borne disease. That means blood contaminated with the virus has to somehow get into your blood stream (like on a tattoo needle or the kind they use for a blood infusion to name a few as an example).
I can't speak to other bodily fluids but as far as HCV goes I personally would say you are in the clear and have no need whatsoever to be concerned.
Like flyinlynn says Hepatitis C (HCV) is a blood borne disease. That means blood contaminated with the virus has to somehow get into your blood stream (like on a tattoo needle or the kind they use for a blood infusion to name a few as an example).
I can't speak to other bodily fluids but as far as HCV goes I personally would say you are in the clear and have no need whatsoever to be concerned.
Menstrual blood is not connected to your blood stream. Hep c is spread by blood to blood contact.
From the CDC
Transmission / Exposure
How is Hepatitis C spread?
Hepatitis C is usually spread when blood from a person infected with the Hepatitis C virus enters the body of someone who is not infected. Today, most people become infected with the Hepatitis C virus by sharing needles or other equipment to inject drugs. Before 1992, when widespread screening of the blood supply began in the United States, Hepatitis C was also commonly spread through blood transfusions and organ transplants.
People can become infected with the Hepatitis C virus during such activities as Sharing needles, syringes, or other equipment to inject drugs Needle-stick injuries in health care settings Being born to a mother who has Hepatitis C
Less commonly, a person can also get Hepatitis C virus infection through
Sharing personal care items that may have come in contact with another person’s blood, such as razors or toothbrushes Having sexual contact with a person infected with the Hepatitis C virus
Here is the link
http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/c/cfaq.htm
Good luck
Lynn
From the CDC
Transmission / Exposure
How is Hepatitis C spread?
Hepatitis C is usually spread when blood from a person infected with the Hepatitis C virus enters the body of someone who is not infected. Today, most people become infected with the Hepatitis C virus by sharing needles or other equipment to inject drugs. Before 1992, when widespread screening of the blood supply began in the United States, Hepatitis C was also commonly spread through blood transfusions and organ transplants.
People can become infected with the Hepatitis C virus during such activities as Sharing needles, syringes, or other equipment to inject drugs Needle-stick injuries in health care settings Being born to a mother who has Hepatitis C
Less commonly, a person can also get Hepatitis C virus infection through
Sharing personal care items that may have come in contact with another person’s blood, such as razors or toothbrushes Having sexual contact with a person infected with the Hepatitis C virus
Here is the link
http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/c/cfaq.htm
Good luck
Lynn
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