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Can You Contract Hepatitis A From Someone Who Is No

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Question : Can you contract hepatitis a from someone who is no longer contagious
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You can get hepatitis B or C from asymptomatic person.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I think you mean that 'can you contact hepatitis from a person who is no longer with symptoms?'.
Do you mean hepatitis B or C or A?
Yes, it is true that you can get hepatitis B or C from a person who is without symptoms. Many people continue to transmit it to others and they don't know that have it at all.
Hepatitis A is no longer contagious when you are without symptoms (asymptomatic).

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Can You Contract Hepatitis A From Someone Who Is No

Brief Answer: You can get hepatitis B or C from asymptomatic person. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service. I read your query and here is my advice. I think you mean that 'can you contact hepatitis from a person who is no longer with symptoms?'. Do you mean hepatitis B or C or A? Yes, it is true that you can get hepatitis B or C from a person who is without symptoms. Many people continue to transmit it to others and they don't know that have it at all. Hepatitis A is no longer contagious when you are without symptoms (asymptomatic). Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.