If someone who does not have Hep C uses a syringe and then, a week or so later, uses it again (on themself) without cleaning or sterilizing it properly, can they contract it.?
2007-06-27 10:44:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
thank you both for your concern but i assure you that 'I' am NOT the person in question here. I want to know if 'Hep C' and only 'Hep C' can form in non-infected blood by itself.
2007-06-27 10:56:13 · update #1
if the person using the syringe doesn't have hcv and uses his own syringe, then no. however, if someone got a hold of that syringe and used it and was infected with hcv, then yes, the person who originally used it can get hcv. hcv can reconstitute when blood is reintroduced. (no longer than 18 days).
my question is, how does this person know if he isn't infected? many folks aren't aware of the disease. often overlooked or misdiagnosed because their liver enzymes were within normal limits of a standard blood lab. get tested for antibodies!
2007-06-27 12:01:49 · answer #1 · answered by Stephanie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hep C infection is a blood to blood thing. If you do not have HCV and you are the only one using the needle, it's not just going to materialize on the needle. That being said, "just say no!"
2007-06-27 11:59:25 · answer #2 · answered by DZaragoza72 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have not examined all the ways, in which Hepatitis C can
be contracted, but it is a Highly Contagious Disease, and
in my opinion, it can be contracted...many ways.
I know that it doesn't take a very long gestation period,
before a person, can be deathly ill, and I am certain of this.
One woman, who had been a survivor of cancer, before
going to prison, contracted Hepatitis C, and within months,
she was on her death bed, and I was instrumental, in getting
her out of prison, so she could spend her last 3 weeks of
life with her 10 yr. old daughter, who lives in the community
where I live.
All of us got to realize, how important LIFE really is, and
how valuable, it is TO KEEP THIS ASSET, by avoiding
situations...where we are suseptible, to contracting any
Contagious Disease !!!
Do Practice Safe SEX !!
2007-06-27 12:08:31 · answer #3 · answered by Too Funny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hep C is the least of your worries. If your diabetic, get fresh needles for each use. If your using drugs, STOP IT. I can't begin to tell you what kind of infections your setting yourself up for with a used/dirty needle.
2007-06-27 10:49:49 · answer #4 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it fairly is a threat. Hep C is unfold from the blood of an contaminated man or woman to the physique of an unaffected individual. maximum folk of contaminated persons won't practice any indicators. seek for scientific help and get your self examined.
2016-09-28 13:30:34 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait a second what in the hell are you using the same syringe for that is un sainitary and yes it is quite possible to catch it and go to the doctor asap!
2007-06-27 10:49:13 · answer #6 · answered by TAK. M.D. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where would it come from? What I'm curious about is-why would you reuse a syringe, even one that only you have used?
2007-06-27 10:59:50 · answer #7 · answered by techtwosue 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋