Is there any chance that I need to be tested from that? I asked my DON and she said that was not considered to be an exposure. She didn't feel that I needed to be tested. Can anyone please help ease my mind? I don't think it got in my eyes, but after it happened I ran and splashed myself with water so I am not sure what was what after that. Please help.
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I was splashed in the face with urine from a person that is hepatitis c positive. What are the chanc
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Yep, you do, kind of sad though...
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Better to be safe than... you know the rest. Hepatitis isn't something that you want to mess around with if there is the slightest possibility that you could have been infected. This small test will give you a world of peace of mind. Much Luck!
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-Who should be tested for HCV infection?
HCV testing is recommended for anyone at increased risk for HCV infection, including:•Persons who have ever injected illegal drugs, including those who injected only once many years ago
•Recipients of clotting factor concentrates made before 1987
•Recipients of blood transfusions or solid organ transplants before July 1992
•Patients who have ever received long-term hemodialysis treatment
•Persons with known exposures to HCV, such as
◦healthcare workers after needlesticks involving HCV-positive blood
◦recipients of blood or organs from a donor who later tested HCV-positive
•All persons with HIV infection
•Patients with signs or symptoms of liver disease (e.g., abnormal liver enzyme tests)
•Children born to HCV-positive mothers (to avoid detecting maternal antibody, these children should not be tested before age 18 months)-Can HCV be spread within a household?
Yes, but this does not occur very often. If HCV is spread within a household, it is most likely a result of direct, through-the-skin exposure to the blood of an infected household member.-What topics should be discussed with patients who have HCV infection?
•Patients should be informed about the low but present risk for transmission with sex partners.
•Sharing personal items that might have blood on them, such as toothbrushes or razors, can pose a risk to others.
•Cuts and sores on the skin should be covered to keep from spreading infectious blood or secretions.
•Donating blood, organs, tissue, or semen can spread HCV to others.
•HCV is not spread by sneezing, hugging, holding hands, coughing, sharing eating utensils or drinking glasses, or through food or water.
•Patients may benefit from a joining support group.-Other than needlesticks, do other exposures, such as splashes to the eye, pose a risk for HCV transmission?
Although a few cases of HCV transmission via blood splash to the eye have been reported, the risk for such transmission is expected to be very low.I couldn`t find more information about urine but in one study has been written " Among 34 patients with chronic liver disease who were positive for anti-HCV and serum HCV RNA, the prevalence of HCV RNA in body fluids was 100% (7/7) in ascites, 48% (15/31) in saliva, 24% (4/17) in seminal fluid, and 7% (2/29) in urine. "
Please consult your doctor for further information. and maybe further investigation.Posted 2 years ago # -
May I ask "How did that happen?". More likely than not, you are fine. But to ease your fears, don't do anything in the mean time to increase your risk of proliferation if there happened to be exposure... such as:
Taking Tylenol (Acetaminophen) with alcohol, or after an evening of drinking.
Reduce, or eliminate ALL alcohol and ANY drugs unless they are absolutely needed or prescribed by your doctor for the next few weeks.
Take liver supporting herbs (check with your doctor first) such as Artichoke, Milk Thistle, and Dandelion. You can find these at most health food stores.
Reduce or temporarily eliminate animal protein (meat) from your diet while adding plant proteins.
I am sure you are probably fine, but in six months, get tested to ease your concerns.Please consult with your Doctor before undertaking any major change in your regime to ensure your health.
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It's only spread by blood to blood contact. relax
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