Are you at risk for hepatitis B?
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Sharing drug using equipment Sharing equipment for injection and non-injection drugs such as needles, cottons, cookers, ties, straws, pipes and even water are some of the easiest ways to get hepatitis C. Even the smallest amounts of blood that you may not be able to see can transmit the virus. Making sure your equipment stays personal and isn’t shared with anyone will help you stay healthy. If you have ever injected street drugs or shared a needle with another person – even just once – you should be tested for hepatitis C.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing
دوره 21 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1991