i used the razor on accident not knowing that it was my friends aunts. my friends aunt has hepatitus c. there was no blood on the razor and i didnt cut myself while using it. i talked to the doctor and he said that the risk is very low however to be 100% sure, to get a blood test in 6 weeks. i just want more opinions. thank youu
2006-09-28 11:12:50 · 8 answers · asked by jen m 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
The Hep-C advocates I know say yes. Blood can go unnoticed on Razors, toothbrushes, coke straws, etc. All items knowing to induce bleeding can potentially infect others.
2006-09-28 11:23:31 · answer #1 · answered by bandaras 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was diagnosed with Hep C 10 years ago, after sharing razors, food, drink, etc. with my children. When I tested positive, I had my children checked, and they were/are negative. I have also deeply researched available information on this disease, and have found that it is most commonly transmitted thru IV drug use and intercourse with an infected person. Any other transmissions are EXTREMELY rare. Do get the blood test to set your mind at ease, but I wouldnt be too concerned with it. Your friends aunt should be a bit more responsible knowiing she has Hep c, and throw away any razors or other items she has used that could...in any possible way....contain blood that could infect someone else. Hope this helps. Peace.
2006-09-29 02:59:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The doc is right, the risk is low. Hep C is transmitted by blood and there is a good chance that some of her blood could have been dried on that razor. Get checked in 6 weeks and make it a habit to not use other's razors.
2006-09-28 18:14:56 · answer #3 · answered by J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As some others said, your risk is low but present.
For the hepatitis C virus to be transmitted, it does not require a visible amount of blood, nor does it require a visible break in the skin - if both are present, even in sizes too small for the naked eye to see, then there might be a chance of exposure. (Even 'safety razors' commonly cause tiny abrasions too small to bleed - but large enough to permit pathogenic access.)
I would follow your doctor's advice and get tested in a few weeks, but I wouldn't lose too much sleep over it in the meantime.
You might want to avoid unprotected sex during that time period, just to be on the safe side.
2006-09-28 23:15:01 · answer #4 · answered by CSlave 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should ask the doctor if the virus could've survived in the open air since she last used it.
If it couldn't have survived in the open air, I wouldn't worry. You should get the test so you know 100% for sure, but I think this is terribly unlikely.
Let us know what happens. Hope you're okay!
2006-09-28 18:43:04 · answer #5 · answered by Spicoli 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The risk is extremely low. Take a test as I know this is the only thing that can really make one feel perfectly safe, but indeed - do not worry.
2006-09-29 04:05:36 · answer #6 · answered by nelabis 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, most probably! The razor is normally rinsed many times and probably was rinsed before YOU used it!
You will not get hepatitis!
2006-09-28 18:23:19 · answer #7 · answered by Freesumpin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could but change are slim. Good luck and next time pay attention.
2006-09-28 20:07:53 · answer #8 · answered by randrnorman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋