Patient's question:
In 1997, my friend and I went to the town health center's trash heap to pick up syringes with needles. I vaguely remember that some of the syringes had blood in them, but we didn't pick those up. After collecting them, we went to the river to wash them. At the time, I had a wound on my right index finger about 1.5 cm long that had been there for several days. How would I get infected with hepatitis C?Doctor's answer:
This is generally never contagious for hepatitis C because the transmission route is not direct. I suggest you don't worry, as the spread is usually through direct blood transmission, and your wound is almost healed. Hepatitis C is a serious condition, and patients are advised to start treatment immediately, hoping they can follow their doctor's advice for symptomatic treatment. At the same time, pay attention to self-care, maintain a proper diet, and avoid worsening the condition.