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Yes you can get hepatitis from dry blood; it can live for 7 days outside the body. However, it needs to a entry point which is like a cut. It is very unlikely that you had a cut and rubbed the infected blood onto it. Also, you have to understand that there is a lot of contamination around: the cloths may have bleach on it from previously being washed or certain chemicals/dust in the air that may have altered it or even eliminate it. According to OSHA/CDC/WHO HBV can live in dried blood up to 7 days but you have to understand that they did this study in a very clean and sterile environment with no contamination of any kind. Here is a few scenario, Thus, if an infected person (your friend or any body) were to bleed, you have have a higher chance of getting it if you have an open wound and he rubs his immediate blood on your cut thus Blood-to Blood contact- this would increase the chance of getting it much higher. Now lets look at it from a different point of view, if the person dropped blood and it dried up in an area contaminated with dust, spit, old food, bacteria, germs, your dog's saliva, etc etc, its infection rate goes down dramatically even if u come in counter with it. So don't worry about it and go live and ENjoy an awesome life with your family and friends and even if you have friends that have it, as long as you don't have sex with them or exchange blood together directly, then you all good. LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST WITH NO FEARS!
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∙ 13y agoWhile it is possible for the hepatitis C virus can remain alive outside the body for up to four days, experts generally agree that at room temperature it can only survive for around 16 hours. Dried blood is considered more infectious than wet blood.
But hepatitis C is generally transmitted by blood-to-blood contact such as an infected blood supplies, sharing injecting equipment or unsterile tattooing or body piercing equipment. If someone touches dried blood with intact skin (that is, no open cuts or sores), the person will not get hepatitis C.
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∙ 13y agoYes it is transmitted through blood contact.
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Which type of hepatitis is transmitted through direct contact with contaminated blood and body fluids?
Hepatitis C is the most common chronic blood borne pathogen in the United States. Hepatitis Dcan be found in the blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and other body fluids of people who are infected. Hepatitis B is transmitted through blood and infected bodily fluids.
Is marriage contra indicated in hep c patients?
No. Hepatitis C can be transmitted through blood-to-blood contact (sharing needles, blood transfusions, etc.). It is possible, but uncommon, for it to be transmitted through sexual intercourse. It can also be transmitted by sharing items that have been contaminated with blood, such as razors or toothbrushes.But none of this means that a person who has hepatitis C should or could not get married.
What is hepatitis viruses appear in the blood?
hepatitis b viruses Hepatitis D can be found in the blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and other body fluids of people who are infected. Hepatitis B is transmitted through blood and infected bodily fluids.Hepatitis C is transmitted through the blood. This can be picked up from dirty needles or tattoos.
Does hepatitis can be spread to other people?
blood transfusions and sexual activity. some hepatitis can cause liver failure and other complications so be careful.
Does hepatitis A and hepatities B spread from blood to blood contact?
In the past, people have contracted hepatitis C through blood transfusions
Is it true saliva can cause hepatitis b infection If so how?
Hepatitis B is NOT transmitted through saliva. The virus is transmitted in 1 of 3 ways 1. At birth, it can be passed from an infected mother to her baby 2. Direct contact with infected blood (needle sticks, blood transfusions, wound to wound contact, etc) 3. Unprotected sex
What is a disease of the liver primarily spread through contact with contaminated blood or blood products?
I believe it is Hepatitis C.
How is hepatitis transmitted?
Hepatitis A is a communicable (or contagious) disease that spreads from person to person. It is transmitted by the "fecal -- oral route." This does not mean, or course, that Hepatitis A transmission requires that fecal material from an infectious individual must come in contact directly with the mouth of a susceptible individual. It is almost always true that the virus infects a susceptible individual when he or she ingests it, but it gets to the mouth by an indirect route.hepatitis b can transfer through blood,sexual contact,needles..hepatitis a through water
How can hepatitis C be transmitted?
The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is spread through contact with infected blood and, most likely, needle stick injuries. You can contract Hep. C from bodily fluids to body fluids (sex), or sharing needles (drug users this means YOU). A lot of things can cause it.
Can hepatitis b be spread person to person?
Yes, Hepatitis B is transmitted through blood and infected bodily fluids.
Can you catch hepatitis c from silverware if carrier has bleeding gums?
Hepatitis c is highly contagious disease. It is transmitted from blood to blood. If a person has hepatitis c, the only way silverware would be contagious, if there blood was on it, someone touching it with a open wound, cut,sore. The infected blood would have to come in contact with another persons blood.
How is hepatitis c transmitted?
The hepatitis B virus can be extremely dangerous if it infects a human being. It can be transmitted from one person to another via the exchange of bodily fluids and blood. It is actually a disease of the liver but its symptoms are similar to those of a common cold.
