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How Is Hepatitis C Transmitted?

I am in remission of colon & liver cancer since May 2017. My sister just learned that she has Hep C (1). She s afraid to come around me. What are the chances I could contract Hep C? I have had 3 liver surgeries. PLEASE DO NOT SHARE MY E-MAIL ADDRESS
Fri, 5 Jan 2018
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Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Hepatitis C is spread by direct contact of blood of infected person ... like sharing needles / receiving blood transfusion.So there is no chance of contacting Hepatitis C till you don't have blood contact with her blood / do nor touch an open wound to her skin.
you should try to protect yourself from all pathologies.
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How Is Hepatitis C Transmitted?

Hi, Thanks for asking. Hepatitis C is spread by direct contact of blood of infected person ... like sharing needles / receiving blood transfusion.So there is no chance of contacting Hepatitis C till you don t have blood contact with her blood / do nor touch an open wound to her skin. you should try to protect yourself from all pathologies. thanks