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Laws That Criminalize Spread Of Infectious Diseases Can Increase Their Stigma

Hepatitis C virus is typically transmitted through blood, but an infected person who spits at someone can run afoul of the law in some jurisdictions. (James Cavallini/Science Source)
Hepatitis C virus is typically transmitted through blood, but an infected person who spits at someone can run afoul of the law in some jurisdictions. (James Cavallini/Science Source)

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