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Can I Get Infected From A Needle Prick?
I was pricked with an insulin needle last night and although it did not go far in, I still began to bleed. I immediately squeezed it and then proceeded to run it under sop and water. The prick site does not hurt and you can barely see where i poked. Although I don't believe there is an infection, I am highly concerned with the risk of getting a blood borne pathogen. Should I call my doctor, inform him of what happened, and make an appointment for the incident right away?!
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
The is no need to worry as the needle you must have used was sterile ,so unless you used a needle some one else used there is no fear a all of blood born infectious diseases.
The site of injection should be cleaned with water first then with a disinfectant and that should be enough to prevent any local infection at the site,If you notice redness then apply triple antibiotic ointment for 3 days.
The site of injection should be cleaned with water first then with a disinfectant and that should be enough to prevent any local infection at the site,If you notice redness then apply triple antibiotic ointment for 3 days.
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