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How is hepatitis C not spread?
You cannot get hepatitis C by:
holding someone's hand
hugging or kissing someone with hepatitis C
being coughed or sneezed on
eating dirty food or drinking dirty water
sharing eating utensils or drinking glasses
donating blood
breast-feeding
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Contents
Hepatitis C Basics
What is hepatitis?
What is hepatitis C?
What are the symptoms?
How is it diagnosed?
How is it spread?
How is it not spread?
How can I protect myself?
Who should get tested?
What are the long-term effects?
Is there treatment?
Is there a cure?
What is HIV coinfection?
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Reviewed/Updated Date: September 1, 2008