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Hepatitis B and Hepatitis c Scare

2018-09-30 15:35:09
While going for routine blood check my health practitioner kept the open syringe along with needle on the table and then used it to draw my blood. Is there any chance for hepatitis B and C infection.
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It is unlikely that you'll acquire hepatitis by the use of a new needle. You can do the hepatitis screening tests to rule out your fear.
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