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Can Viral Infection Be Contracted Through Infected Needle?
Am a phlebotomist,I got a superficial prick after collecting sample from an infected patient wen i was tryin to cover the needle which escape through d lid nd prick me but there was no blood on d prick site even afta pressing it.can I b infected with the virus??
Fri, 21 Jul 2017
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Welcome to Health care magic family .
I have evaluated your query in depth .
* Though less , but there are remote chances of the same to get the virus
Hope this clears your doubt .
Always welcome for further questions .
Regards .
Welcome to Health care magic family .
I have evaluated your query in depth .
* Though less , but there are remote chances of the same to get the virus
Hope this clears your doubt .
Always welcome for further questions .
Regards .
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