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By mistke I pricked used  insulin needle

2021-12-30 07:18:13
Today i by mistake pricked by the insulin needle which was used by other person already an I am so much worried now as I pricked my finger little bit of blood came from there.. So there any change of infection please let me know...
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Need proper history about the person if he is infected

Answered2021-12-31 07:18:50

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Kindly discuss for your concern

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PEP for needle stick injury is advisable

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1st know the person using this syringe regularly , is suffering from HIV, Hepatitis C,Hepatitis B... By doing serology test HIV,HBSAG,Anti HCV
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if comes positive then consultation needed

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Any idea how many hours earlier had this insulin syringe used ? If it is very old then you should take precautions for tetanus.

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Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

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Need more details . Kindly consult.

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Hi can help u by discussion on ur complaint over online consult and guide u with proper solution.

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