Patient's question:
My work involves handling a large amount of Chinese yuan. Recently, I saw a report saying that Chinese yuan can carry hepatitis B virus. Since I have been vaccinated against hepatitis B, I'm not too concerned about it, but I am worried about hepatitis C. I heard that hepatitis C has weak resistance to the environment. Hello, can hepatitis C survive on currency?Doctor's answer:
The transmission routes of hepatitis C are similar to those of hepatitis B, with the main route being blood transmission. Currently, the vast majority of hepatitis C patients are spread through surgical procedures. Next, it is spread through anesthesia, acupuncture, organ transplantation, and hemodialysis. Sexual transmission and mother-to-child transmission are also modes of transmission. The hepatitis C virus can survive on for a short period, but the chances of transmission are very low. It is absolutely impossible to contract hepatitis C through a hot kiss or sharing cups. In fact, is quite dirty, containing many other bacteria and viruses, so it is important to develop the habit of washing hands frequently and avoid touching your eyes with your hands.