Hep C is not that hard to get, most medical workers follow some simple rules
I was tested once a year for it.
Can Hep C live outside the Body.
The hepatitis C virus can live outside the human body — and for quite some time. If blood containing the virus ends up on a surface, the virus can remain viable for up to 3 weeks
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This contamination is most likely to occur if blood is spilled or splattered during an accident. That’s why it’s important you clean up after yourself if you have hepatitis C and cut yourself, or if you live in a house with someone who has the virus.
Hepatitis C is rarely spread through casual contact with an infected surface, but these extra precautions are helpful:
- Be sure to wear thick rubber gloves.
- If you have an open cut on your hand, consider wearing an extra glove for added protection.
- Combine 1 part bleach with 10 parts water.
- Use a disposable cloth or paper towel to wipe the area several times with the bleach solution.