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What Are The Chances Of Contacting Hepatitis C By Needle Prick?
Question: My mother is Diabetic and also has Hepatitis C . After giving her the insulin shot in her right shoulder i dropped the needle and it accidentally pricked my finger. I wasnt sure if it pricked me so I squeezed my finger and a very very small amount of blood came out. Should I be concerned about contracting Hepatitis C?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello , I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank & I am infectious disease specialist. I am going to answer your concern.
- Can you please give the time when this such tragedy happened with you?
-Please also provide the detail Hepatitis C (HCV) report of your mother? From How much time your mother is having infection? under which phase she is falling?
-Have you undergone any test reports of HCV for you?
If you have anything else to ask I will be very happy to answer that. We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
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Details required..
Detailed Answer:
Hello , I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank & I am infectious disease specialist. I am going to answer your concern.
- Can you please give the time when this such tragedy happened with you?
-Please also provide the detail Hepatitis C (HCV) report of your mother? From How much time your mother is having infection? under which phase she is falling?
-Have you undergone any test reports of HCV for you?
If you have anything else to ask I will be very happy to answer that. We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
If you are satisfied with my answer rate me as five star and close the answer
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Dr. Raju A.T
Hello Dr. XXXXXXX
This happened a little less than 1 hour ago. I was informed by he Doctor less than 1 week ago that her viral load is roughly 87,000. She is not undergoing any treatment. I was also informed by her doctor that she does not have any fibrosis and that she most likely had the virus for several years.
I have had tests in the past but tested negative.Do you need any other specific details?
Thank you Dr. XXXXXXX
This happened a little less than 1 hour ago. I was informed by he Doctor less than 1 week ago that her viral load is roughly 87,000. She is not undergoing any treatment. I was also informed by her doctor that she does not have any fibrosis and that she most likely had the virus for several years.
I have had tests in the past but tested negative.Do you need any other specific details?
Thank you Dr. XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
1.8 % chance of HCV infection after needle injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hello , I understand your concern.
- After a needle injury to HCV-positive blood, the risk of HCV infection is 0%–10% approximately. You may develop the Hepatitis C virus infection as you have needle stick injury.
- But washing the hand with antiseptic soap and water and other general care will reduce your chance for developing HCV further.
If you have anything else to ask I will be very happy to answer that. We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
If you are satisfied with my answer rate me as five star and close the answer
1.8 % chance of HCV infection after needle injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hello , I understand your concern.
- After a needle injury to HCV-positive blood, the risk of HCV infection is 0%–10% approximately. You may develop the Hepatitis C virus infection as you have needle stick injury.
- But washing the hand with antiseptic soap and water and other general care will reduce your chance for developing HCV further.
If you have anything else to ask I will be very happy to answer that. We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
If you are satisfied with my answer rate me as five star and close the answer
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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