Posted by Sue on Thursday, 29. October 1998 at 22:41 Bali Time:
In Reply to: Tattoo posted by Dr.Hartmut on Thursday, 29. October 1998 at 00:08 Bali Time:
Just a general question. Your relative that contracted Hep c from a Bali Tattoo. It sounds like he didn't have a henna tattoo but a needle tattoo as the latter is available in Bali as well. Just some general research on the Heps, Hep A can be caught from infected food or water but B & C can only be caught by direct contact to infected blood. As the henna tattoo involves no needles and no blood is drawn can you please explain to me and to any one else interested how Hep C could be a risk? Thanks.