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Can I Contract Hepatitis-C Infection From An Infected Person?

Hi, Iv'e just found out a lady that occasionally lives with my partner and I, is Hep C Positive, and she has failed to mention this to us. We share the same bathroom and living area. I also have a kitten that occasionally sleeps down stairs with her. I am now worried about my health and considering moving out. Is there a threat that the Kitten can transport the virus? Should I be worried and more careful? Should I confront her?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Brief Answer:
There is low risk to receive Hepatitis C virus.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM. I understand your concern, but you should not be worried because hepatitis C infection can be transmitted only via blood or blood products. The Kitten can not be a way of transmission of the virus.
The only way of taking the infection from the lady who lives with you is by cutting or piercing yourself accidentally by a contaminated medical equipment of her.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications. Otherwise please close and rate the answer.
Kind Regards,
Dr. Juarda
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Can I Contract Hepatitis-C Infection From An Infected Person?

Brief Answer: There is low risk to receive Hepatitis C virus. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for using HCM. I understand your concern, but you should not be worried because hepatitis C infection can be transmitted only via blood or blood products. The Kitten can not be a way of transmission of the virus. The only way of taking the infection from the lady who lives with you is by cutting or piercing yourself accidentally by a contaminated medical equipment of her. Hope this is helpful. Let me know if you need more clarifications. Otherwise please close and rate the answer. Kind Regards, Dr. Juarda