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Can I get Hep C from using a used nasal spray

I was recently given an allergy nasal spray by a co-worker.  He said that he had not used it, but upon using it I found it to be nearly empty.  It was over a year old so maybe it evaporated.  Since he said it was unused I didn't think to clean the nozzle.  I am wondering if I should worry about Hep C... Is is likely to be exposed to HepC in this way?

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No, no, no. You can not get hepatitis C this way. You have nothing to worry about.
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Fist off do you even know if co-worker has HCV?

Either way there is NO chance. Better chance of getting struck by lightning.

If you obsess about things like this perhaps refrain from using other peoples meds.
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Google hep c transmission
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