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Exposure to used needles

2026-04-09 16:47:36
At my local clinic, the nurse/attendant threw an used discarded needle with her bare hands and then touched my wound before bandaging. I am concerned that my wound is contaminated or I have been exposed to hepatitis or HIV. Should I be concerned? Please help.
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No. Dont worry.

Answered2026-04-11 01:55:17

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Unlikely.but you can clean wound with proper antiseptic solution.

Answered2026-04-10 16:00:43

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Unlikely.

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No not  this is not the route of transmission

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Hepatitis and hiv risk is negligible, but wound infection is there .so proper wound hygiene is required.

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Do connect and consult

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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