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Hepatitis B from an ER? Mar 17, 2008 Hello. Just wondering how likely it would be for someone who does not have Hepatitis B vaccine to contract Hep B during an ER visit? I notice some things such as the curtains, walls, and chairs dont look greatly cleaned. Plus the occasional blood drop on the floor. Would an ER visit pose a great concern? Or is that safe? |
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 Hepatitis B is transmitted by blood to blood contact - mainly through injection drug use and sexual intercourse. | ||||||||
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