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How Is Hepatitis C Transmitted?

I have bedbugs in my apartment. I was hospitalized with cellulitis Oct 2.. I thought it was spider bites. Turns out if is bedbugs. I think I got them from a neighbor here in my building. She has hepetitis C and because I am so sick she would come visit me and we would hang out in my bed and chat and watch tv..etc. I know without much doubt they came from her. I am worried that the hep C could be transfered to me if the same bug bit us both. Worried. Also, I cannot get my complex to help me. I have been saving live bugs in a pill bottle. Do you think if I went to ER with my evidence they would document it for me and help me? I have them in my vagina and have no idea what to do. deb
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Insect bites are known to transfer hepatitis C.
2. If worried, you can get a serological test or an antigen test done for hepatitis C
3. Not to worry, live bugs are not necessary. Other infections can be transmitted through bed bugs and secondary infection is also possible. Discuss with your doctor.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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How Is Hepatitis C Transmitted?

Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows. 1. Insect bites are known to transfer hepatitis C. 2. If worried, you can get a serological test or an antigen test done for hepatitis C 3. Not to worry, live bugs are not necessary. Other infections can be transmitted through bed bugs and secondary infection is also possible. Discuss with your doctor. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.