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Can Hep C be gotten thru taking reputable blood labs monitoring my HIV stuff?

"Finally, sexual transmission of hepatitis C can occur although it is not common. Safe sex would mean use of barrier protection, like a condom. You can't get hepatitis C from kissing. However, you should avoid sharing razors or...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

No, I would stress that hepatitis C is not spread by having your blood drawn.Dr. McGovern... Read more »

Dr Bob please help i stepped in a drop of blood on the floor.

I steped on a drop of blood on a floor. I had two tiny cuts on my feet and want to know if i at... Read more »

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touching wet blood on floor

Posted by 613, 4 Replies

These blood fears are sickening but here goes:

About 6-7 months ago in capoeira class I was doing a hand stand and there was a spot of blood on the floor. I accidentally got one of my fingers in it. I wiped it off on my pants as there was no water. I... Read more »

Could I have gotten . . .?

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

Hi, I'm not sure who to ask this question to, but I have been sitting
at home crying about my situation for the past day. Therefore, I feel like
I should ask somebody. Last Thursday night, I went to a concert. My friend
and I ran into a guy at a... Read more »

Has anyone gotten HIV this way?

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Has anyone ever gotten HIV from a doctor visit? I realize the case in florida with the dentist is one such instance, but any others? I know I sound crazy but I am worried that my doctor intentionally infected me with a shot. I had ALL the... Read more »

My child touch blood of my HIV+ Husband

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

My husband is HIV+
He cut his finger bad and ran into the bathroom and he was dripping blood on the floor.
My young daugher touch the blood and ran to the basement ( I was washing clothes) and said "daddy is bleeding, daddy is bleeding") Although im... Read more »

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