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What Are The Chances Of Hepatitis C Transmission Through Injections?

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Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 2015
Question: My daughter received gamma shots for about 8 months when she was about 2 yrs old and we found out 10 years ago that she had Hep C and she died March 2015 and Hep C was a contributor along with alcohol. Could she have contracted the Hep C from the Gamma shots in 1964?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is possible

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I'm sorry to know about your daughter's problems. This is very hard on the parents...
All blood products could transmit hepatitis C until hepatitis C was discovered. After 1990 the blood products are supposed to be checked and free of hepatitis C. Hepatitis C can also be transmitted by illicit drug injections (needle sharing), by the mother when she gives birth to her baby and by sexual contact (less commonly).

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What Are The Chances Of Hepatitis C Transmission Through Injections?

Brief Answer: It is possible Detailed Answer: Hello, I'm sorry to know about your daughter's problems. This is very hard on the parents... All blood products could transmit hepatitis C until hepatitis C was discovered. After 1990 the blood products are supposed to be checked and free of hepatitis C. Hepatitis C can also be transmitted by illicit drug injections (needle sharing), by the mother when she gives birth to her baby and by sexual contact (less commonly). I hope I've helped! You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarifications or further information. Kind Regards!