Can you get hepatitis from sharing a drink?
My friend and I shared a soft drink yesterday at a party. Now I'm a bit worried about hygiene and all. Can hepatitis actually spread like that?
My friend and I shared a soft drink yesterday at a party. Now I'm a bit worried about hygiene and all. Can hepatitis actually spread like that?
You can get Hepatitis A or E if the water or drink itself is contaminated, but usually not from just sharing a cup unless someone has bleeding gums. Since I manage high BP, I keep my diet and habits very hygienic. Get regular blood panels to stay safe.
Unless you are sharing spit with someone who has bleeding ulcers, you are totally fine! No need to treat your friend's Pepsi bottle like a biohazard. Just chill and maintain basic hygiene.
Actually, Hepatitis A and E are spread through contaminated water and food. So if the drink was made with bad water, yes, you can get sick, but not normally from just sharing with a healthy person. It is always safer to avoid sharing glasses anyway.
At this age, my joint pain is a bigger threat than sharing a sip of water with someone! No, you don't get hepatitis that easily from sharing a drink unless there is blood or contaminated water involved. Just drink clean water and enjoy life.
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I literally spend hours worrying if I shared a bottle with a colleague. Honestly, the risk is almost zero for Hep B and C, but Hep A can spread if the water was dirty. If you are really anxious like me, just ask a doctor once to feel better.
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