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Hiv exposure while taking sample

2020-09-25 00:35:14
Good morning doctor Please guide i by mistake took sample of ictc positive patient bare handedly and i had small fresh cut on thumb.i don't remember exactly that while discarding syringe slight blood touched that cut or not what should i do . there wasn't any prick per se but while discarding i might have got slight blood on thumb which i dont remember that it touched my cut or not. Please guide
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Pls consult a physician and take prophylaxis as there is cut wound. Start as early as possible.
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start prophylaxis soon after consulting a physician

Answered2020-09-25 03:45:39

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