Can you get hepatitis from touching surfaces?
My neighbor just got diagnosed with hepatitis, and I visited him recently. I'm worried if I touched anything in his house. Can the virus spread just by touching surfaces?
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5 months ago
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I just recovered from a bout of Hepatitis A last month. My doctor told me it spreads through contaminated food or water, or if you touch a surface with fecal matter and then eat without washing hands. Just wash your hands properly before eating.
5 months ago
Nature has built our bodies with great strength, so do not let fear take over your mind. Hepatitis does not typically spread through touching everyday surfaces. Keep your heart peaceful, wash your hands before meals, and stay healthy.
5 months ago
I totally understand the panic of touching metro handles or doors and worrying about catching diseases. I used to scrub my hands raw because of this fear. Learning that it requires actual ingestion of the virus helped me calm down a lot.
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5 months ago
Nahi bhaiya, aise khali chune se hepatitis nahi failta hai. Aap bas khana khane se pehle sabun se acche se hath dho liya karo. Bilkul chinta mat karo, sab theek rahega.
4 months ago
I see this concern a lot here. Hepatitis A can live on surfaces briefly, but it only enters your system if you touch those surfaces and then touch your mouth or food. Plain old handwashing with soap is your best defense.