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Can Hepatitis C Get Into To The Body Through Skin Blemish, Scabs And Cuts?
i am a healthcare worker working closely with patients. I sometimes get skin blemishes and pimples on my lower arms. I always wear band aids to cover them up. I am scared of getting hep c or Hiv. Can hep c blood get into to the body per skin blemish, scabs cuts?
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
yes Hepatitis C transmits through blood and an open wound is a potential danger of getting infected,so try not to get your open wounds to get in contact with infected blood.
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