Im a 22 yr old filipina and works as an Admin.
The other day I was suffering from a Diarrhea and was in a hurry to get in the toilet that I didnt notice till later that there was dried blood on the toilet seat.
Ive been very concerned and anxious recently cause, one my colleagues has hep B. I dont know whose blood was it. But if by chance it is from her, and if by chance i did touched the dried blood and use that "hand" to wash my butt and anus after pooping, would itd be possible to transmit the hep b virus (or hep c and hiv) through this mode?
Thank you_in advance po.
Need Advice:Transmission of Hepatitis
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Dr. LJ Figuero
is a Medical expert
in the Philippines
Hi! there are diffeerent kinds of Hepatitis. But i think, the one you're concerned with is blood-borne hepatitis B and C right? Usually, these are transmitted via blood (same with HIV)like transfusion, sharing of needles, or direct contact of blood to mucous tissues like eyes, mouth, open wounds, and sexua contact since there is exchange of body secretions.
Dr. LJ Figuero
is a Medical expert in the Philippines
If it was dried blood already and you did not happen to insert your fingers to your anus (buthole)- which is very unlikely, superrrr slim chance that you might get infected.
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Thank you so much for your reply Doc and noted on your info:)
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