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Needle stick injury

2022-08-26 17:29:00
I just had a needle stick injury while giving insulin to my uncle subcutaneously. Is it worrisome? Should I have to take any injection or immunoglobulin?
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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2022-08-27 06:16:35

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Forget it.

Answered2022-08-27 02:41:23

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Depends upon the serology status of the person Kindly consult

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I understood your concern  and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.

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Do not worry clean and apply antiseptic

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Connect please

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If their serology is negative u don’t need to worry
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Just wash it with soap.

Answered2022-08-27 01:31:57

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In needle stick injury we should be aware whether patient is having any hepatitis b or c positive or hiv positive....if anything is positive it will cause troubles but if they are negative don't worry nothing will bother you
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Take paracetamol 500mg if the injury causes pain

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