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Can Hepatitis C Be Spread By Drinking From A Same Cup?

My one year old teething daughter drank from a cup that is my fathers' who has hep c. He had tooth extractions the week before. Is there any way my daughter could have contracted the disease this way?
Mon, 8 Aug 2011
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Pediatrician, Pulmonology ,  's  Response
Hello
DOnt worry Rachel
Since the extraction was done a week before,
there is no chance for HCV infection

Take care
Dr Arun
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Can Hepatitis C Be Spread By Drinking From A Same Cup?

Hello DOnt worry Rachel Since the extraction was done a week before, there is no chance for HCV infection Take care Dr Arun