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How long can Hep C live off the body? Mar 18, 2001 Hi Dr. Dieterich, I'm wondering how long Hepatitis C can live in small amounts of blood off the body. Is it possible to contract from objects? Thank you. |
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 Hepatitis C can not live for long if it is actually exposed to air. However, if it is inside a clot it can still be damp and alive. It is likely only to be spread from sharp objects like needles. DTD | ||||||||
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