Hepatitis Transmission: Risks & How Blood Contact Plays a Role

Yes, hepatitis can be transmitted through contact with infected blood. Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are the two types of hepatitis that can be spread through blood-to-blood contact. Hepatitis A and hepatitis E are not spread through blood contact.

Hepatitis B is transmitted through contact with infected blood or bodily fluids, such as semen or vaginal fluid. Hepatitis C is transmitted through contact with infected blood.

The risk of getting hepatitis from touching blood is low, but it is still possible. If you come into contact with blood, it is important to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. If you have any cuts or open wounds, it is important to cover them to prevent them from coming into contact with blood.