to get hapititis c from drinking after someone? my grandmother on my mothers side has hepititis c and my younger sister is living with her. if she has drank after her, and i have drank after my sister, is it safe to say that i could now have the hepititis c virus?? i am really worried about this. i am 17 years old. ok, and i nedd serious aanswers only please. i have an appointment to get tested at the doctor tomorrow morning just to be on the safe side. but i am wondering if i can get this from drinking after someone who has it......
2006-10-01 14:54:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Hopefully you and you sister don't have Hep C, sadly hep C is for life. Hepatitis C can be managed and careful planning can prevent other from being exposed to the virus.
You have done the right thing in getting a test for Hep C, it maybe a good idea you have your sister tested too. Either way if you don't/do have Hep C, learn as much as you, about Hepatitis. Sadly most people with Hep C don't know they even have it.
Good luck with the tests
2006-10-01 23:17:23 · answer #1 · answered by Georgie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is possible to get hepatitis from touching someone or even if you just get close to someone you could contract it you can even get it from touching something that the infected person(s) touched definately go to your doc in the morning but dont stress too much but if i were you (if your planning on going to school) i would contact the doc before you head for school and see if they think its wise to go and be around everyone also you probably should alert the school if you do have hepatitis because they have to alert parents that their children (yound adults) have been in contact with anonymous person with hepatitis and dont worry about the school telling parents it was you its against the law for them to share medical info about you if you tell them not to its called HIPPA law..good luck hopefully you dont have it
2006-10-01 22:01:09 · answer #2 · answered by *CiTsJuStMe* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SURE most anything is at least possible!! It's also possible that you have been immunized for it but who knows , right???
2006-10-01 22:06:33 · answer #3 · answered by budlowsbro420 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋