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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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What Are The Modes Of Transmission Of Hepatitis C?

Is there anyway hepatitis C can be transmitted by touching where a patient with hep c touched, sitting in the same seat, etc? I was told once we don t know where some people get it and I worry that I can get it from shaking hands, touching things they ve touched, etc.
Tue, 5 Aug 2014
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Hello dear,
Transmission route for the hepatitis are as follows
1. Via blood transfusion or Receipt of Blood Products
2. By using same needle for injecting drug
3. Sexual transmission
So not to worry.
It does not transmitted by touching to hepatitis C patient.
Hope this may help you.
Take care.
have a nice day.
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What Are The Modes Of Transmission Of Hepatitis C?

Hello dear, Transmission route for the hepatitis are as follows 1. Via blood transfusion or Receipt of Blood Products 2. By using same needle for injecting drug 3. Sexual transmission So not to worry. It does not transmitted by touching to hepatitis C patient. Hope this may help you. Take care. have a nice day.