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razor no blood

Can you get hcv from a razor you inspect and has no visable blood then rinse in soapy water to be sure? please im worried i accidently used my sisters razor who gets up to all sorts
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Hepatitis C virus can survive outside the body at room temperature, on environmental surfaces, for at least 16 hours but no longer than 4 days
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hi yes it slightly poss but very rare please dont worry unless you have a cut it near on impossible my hubby got hep c and we always shared razors scissors etc and i had no probs but if it will ease your mind then please get tested but i almost certain that you are ok. Best wishes
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It is possible only if your sister is infected with HCV and only if you cut yourself with the infected razor.

A lot of "if"s...if you don't know or if the answers are yes, then get rested for your own peace of mind.
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yes you can get Hep from a razor even finger nail clippers Im told. Dont share ANY bathroom products including tooth brushes
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I was wondering does this warrant testing. info online just says sharimg razors incase there is blood but what about no visable blood
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