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By mistke I pricked used insulin needle
Today i by mistake pricked by the insulin needle which was used by other person already an I am so much worried now as I pricked my finger little bit of blood came from there.. So there any change of infection please let me know...
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Need proper history about the person if he is infected
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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PEP for needle stick injury is advisable
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1st know the person using this syringe regularly , is suffering from HIV, Hepatitis C,Hepatitis B... By doing serology test HIV,HBSAG,Anti HCV
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if comes positive then consultation needed
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Any idea how many hours earlier had this insulin syringe used ?
If it is very old then you should take precautions for tetanus.
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Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Hi can help u by discussion on ur complaint over online consult and guide u with proper solution.
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Dr. Faizan Ahmed
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Vellore
Need more details . Kindly consult.
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