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Use of lancet needle

2025-05-31 14:49:11
Basically i accidentally used same home diabetes lancet needle twice on different people, i totally forgot about changing it after using it on another person before using it myself, do I need to worry about catching a blood borne ( fluid borne disease) from it , please answer ( question from my friend btw)
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Hope person is not suffering from disease like hepatitis b and hiv, where needle has been used first.

Answered2025-06-02 13:35:54

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Get serology done of all 3

Answered2025-06-01 11:52:57

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If you have used with unknown persons then take titanus shots otherwise no need to worry

Answered2025-06-01 11:05:24

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You require certain tests to be done. Pl consult.

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Needs to be evaluated. Do consult.

Answered2025-06-01 12:59:23

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Avoid fried food and spicy food and Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Fiber meal Do connect and consult

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Is it used immediately after used in first person?

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