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The Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is primarily spread through direct contact with the blood of an infected person. This can occur through various means, such as sharing needles or other equipment to inject drugs, receiving blood transfusions or organ transplants from an infected donor (particularly before 1992, when screening for HCV became commonplace), or through any situation where blood-to-blood contact is possible. This method of transmission emphasizes the importance of safety protocols in environments such as tattoo studios, where there is an increased risk of blood exposure.

While there may be other routes of transmission, such as sexual contact or other blood exposure situations, the predominant mode remains blood contact, making awareness and preventative measures crucial in environments where blood exposure may occur. Other options, like contaminated water or respiratory droplets, are associated with different infections and do not relate to the transmission of Hepatitis C. Thus, understanding the specific mode of HCV transmission helps in implementing effective practices to reduce the risk of infection in tattooing and other body art surroundings.