Patient's question:
I went to the hospital for a routine urine test. When placing the urine cup, my hand touched the tray holding the cups. Now I'm worried that the tray might have blood from a hepatitis patient (hematuria) and that I might get infected with liver disease by touching it. Could you please help me guess if I might be infected?Doctor's answer:
Hello, this kind of daily contact will not lead to hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection, because although they are touched by hands, they will never be transmitted through the digestive tract. Both hepatitis B and hepatitis C are blood-borne infections. Only when your wound comes into contact with blood containing the virus or when you read blood products containing the virus can you be infected. Hepatitis C is a very serious condition, and it is recommended that patients start treatment immediately. It is hoped that patients 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. The above answer is hoped to assist you. Thank you.