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Question : I work in medical field i wash hands alot they dry and crack. Can i get hepatis c from surfaces?
Can hepatitis live on dried blood spot
Can hepatitis live on dried blood spot
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Related your concern, you should know that hepatitis C virus is a bloodborne virus and the most common modes of infection are through unsafe injection practices, inadequate sterilization of medical equipment, and the transfusion of unscreened blood and blood products.
HCV can also be transmitted sexually and can be passed from an infected mother to her baby.
Hepatitis C is not spread through breast milk, food, water or by casual contact such as hugging, kissing and sharing food or drinks with an infected person.
HCV may survive on environmental surfaces at room temperature for at least 16 hours but not longer than 4 days and some studies conclude that HCV can remain infectious at room temperatures for up to six weeks, and should be cleaned using a prompt dilution of one part household bleach.
No, you cannot get hepatitis from dried blood spot but only if some of the infected dry blood can somehow get into somebody's blood stream.
I hope my answer helps you.
Hello! Ι have been through your question.
Detailed Answer:
Related your concern, you should know that hepatitis C virus is a bloodborne virus and the most common modes of infection are through unsafe injection practices, inadequate sterilization of medical equipment, and the transfusion of unscreened blood and blood products.
HCV can also be transmitted sexually and can be passed from an infected mother to her baby.
Hepatitis C is not spread through breast milk, food, water or by casual contact such as hugging, kissing and sharing food or drinks with an infected person.
HCV may survive on environmental surfaces at room temperature for at least 16 hours but not longer than 4 days and some studies conclude that HCV can remain infectious at room temperatures for up to six weeks, and should be cleaned using a prompt dilution of one part household bleach.
No, you cannot get hepatitis from dried blood spot but only if some of the infected dry blood can somehow get into somebody's blood stream.
I hope my answer helps you.
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