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Will Hepatitis -C Be Infected By Using Patients Razor?

Hi. I accidentaly thought my grandpa's razor was mine, and cut myself while shaving. My grandpa has hepatitis c, and Im afraid that it might have transferred to me. He said he never cut himself with that razor, because it was new, but Im still wary. What should i do?
Fri, 11 Apr 2014
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Dear Friend.

Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.

Yes, if blood is contaminated through HCV infection, this can transmit.

You should get your HCV Checked.

Stay Healthy.
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Will Hepatitis -C Be Infected By Using Patients Razor?

Dear Friend. Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. Yes, if blood is contaminated through HCV infection, this can transmit. You should get your HCV Checked. Stay Healthy.