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My Child Got Blood On Her Hand From An Adult
Question: My child got blood on her hand from an adult giving her physical therapy. Just a smear. It was washed off. We didn’t see any broken skin, but she does have hangnails.
Brief Answer:
If the blood was in contact with the hangnails the tests should be done.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Hangnails can create cuts in the skin.
So, the possibility of the transmission is possible if the blood was in contact with the hangnails.
In this case I suggest to do the tests for possible infections such as HIV or hepatitis.
If the blood was not in contact with the hangnails there is nothing to be worried.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
If the blood was in contact with the hangnails the tests should be done.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Hangnails can create cuts in the skin.
So, the possibility of the transmission is possible if the blood was in contact with the hangnails.
In this case I suggest to do the tests for possible infections such as HIV or hepatitis.
If the blood was not in contact with the hangnails there is nothing to be worried.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
I didn%E2%80%99t see blood near the hang nail but cant be sure. What should I do?
Brief Answer:
To exclude any possibility I suggest to get the child tested for HIV and
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
To exclude any possibility I suggest to get the child tested for HIV and Hepatitis.
The chances are very low though, so you should not be worried.
Hope my answer was helpful.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
To exclude any possibility I suggest to get the child tested for HIV and
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
To exclude any possibility I suggest to get the child tested for HIV and Hepatitis.
The chances are very low though, so you should not be worried.
Hope my answer was helpful.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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