Hepatitis a spreads through contact with feces that contains the virus or through consuming untreated drinking water.
Can you get hepatitis c from toilet water.
Hepatitis b spreads through contact with infected blood semen or other bodily.
You can t get hav from a toilet seat said dr.
Rudolph bedford a gastroenterologist at providence saint john s health center in santa monica california who s had several.
Since hepatitis c is only spread from blood to blood contact it is nearly impossible to catch in a bathroom unless you have open sores that make contact with fluid containing contaminated blood.
As for toilet seats or any other surface it is true that the virus can live on non bodily surfaces for up to three weeks.
Basic hygiene practices and common sense should remove any fears about picking up a hepatitis virus during a public restroom visit.
There is no research showing that mosquitos transmit hepatitis c.
Hepatitis c is not considered an std at this time although it can be transmitted sexually.
Always wash your hands after using the restroom home or public with hot soapy water.
What you need to know.
You can t give blood if you currently have symptoms or have ever tested positive for hepatitis c.