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Needle stick injury

2021-07-10 16:58:04
I got a small superficial prick by a surgical blade which was unsterile. The blade which I was using on the patient was seri negative but dont know on who previously patients blade was used. But the blade looked clean and dry while I used it. I'm even fully vaccinated for hepatitis B. What should I do now?
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Take inj TT.

Answered2021-07-10 17:15:55

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clean wound with soap and water Get Inj tat vac Can check anti HBs titer aswell For hepatic c  no prophylaxis For hiv  in my opinion no prophylaxis needed in your case But as u said u were  using it and it was unsterile  ??

Answered2021-07-10 17:14:03

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