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Risk from nail scissors
Hi everyone! I'm sorry if this is a silly question. I was on holiday ten days ago, and lent my friend my nail clippers (I can't remember for sure). I don't know if she has Hep C, no known risk factors besides she visits salons (not sure that counts). Tonight (ten days later) I cut myself on those clippers. In the unlikely event she had Hep C, and cut herself, would the blood/ Hep C on those clippers be dry and dead by now? Most sites say it can only last up to 4 days, but some say longer. Thanks for your help. Just had a negative Hep C screen last week, so would like to put the worry to rest if I can. Cheers!
Hi Lucy. This is a no risk profile.
If your friend did indeed have Hep C, the virus would not remain vital 10 days post. Contrary to what most people think, Hep C is a difficult virus to get.
No Worries
......Kim
If your friend did indeed have Hep C, the virus would not remain vital 10 days post. Contrary to what most people think, Hep C is a difficult virus to get.
No Worries
......Kim
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