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How Is Hepatitis C Transmitted?

Posted on Fri, 25 Jul 2014

Question: A friend has hep c. He left a shirt with me to sew a button on. While sewing, I stuck myself with the sewing needle. Should I be concerned? I don't want to appear silly, by hep c scares me.

Answered by Dr. Lohit K (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
no. you can't be infected

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I went through the query and understood your concern.

Be relaxed. You can't be infected by this. Hepatitis C can transfer from one to another by transfusion of blood or blood product. Pricking with needle while sewing their clothes does not spread Hepatitis C. So no need to worry for it.

I hope this information helps you. Feel free to ask for any further queries. I will be glad to answer them.

Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Lohit K (2 hours later)

Thank you very much for your response. I understand and feel much better now.

Answered by Dr. Lohit K (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
wish you good health.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am very pleased that you are satisfied and relieved of your anxiety.

I wish you a very happy life. If you want to discuss any related information feel free to ask me. You can directly ask me or can quote my name in the beginning of query.

If satisfied you can close the query and write a review as well.

Enjoy life.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar