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How hepatitis C is passed on

Roger Pebody
Published: 27 February 2013

When the blood of a person who has hepatitis C enters the bloodstream of another person, that person could get hepatitis C.

Tiny and unseen traces of blood can lead to hepatitis C infection.

To avoid infection, don’t share or re-use objects which could have been in contact with another person’s blood.

Click here to see our illustrated leaflet giving basic information on how hepatitis C is passed on.

How hepatitis C is passed on

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