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Can I Get Infected By Pricking Needle Which Is Used By Diabetic Father?
i accidentally pricked my finger from the needle of my fathers insulin pen,a few drops of blood came out.? (my father has urinal tract infection and is a diabetic type 2 ) I am worried that i might catch an infection although it has been a week since i pricked my finger.I would appreciate your help .Thanks
Wed, 26 Mar 2014
Hello.
Welcome to HCM,
Diabetes is not a disease which is transmitted by blood contact.
Diabetes is due to decreased insulin in the body either due to resistance to the insulin and decreased insulin. So it is not transmitted by the contact with the blood.
Regarding urinary tract infection it is also not known to transmit by contact with the blood. Accidental needle prick injuries are known to transmit hepatitis B and C along HIV .
Thank you
Welcome to HCM,
Diabetes is not a disease which is transmitted by blood contact.
Diabetes is due to decreased insulin in the body either due to resistance to the insulin and decreased insulin. So it is not transmitted by the contact with the blood.
Regarding urinary tract infection it is also not known to transmit by contact with the blood. Accidental needle prick injuries are known to transmit hepatitis B and C along HIV .
Thank you
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