HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is Infection Possible By Being Pricked By Needle Used On Diabetic Patient?

Hello..im a nurse and i was doing diabetic accucheck..i was accidentally pricked by ze lancet used by a diabetic patient??i press my hand to get the blood out...i washed wiz detergents...but did nt get myself tested on same day.after 2 days i did a rapid test which was negative.can i get infected?
Fri, 26 Sep 2014
Report Abuse
Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello, thank you for your contact to health care magic. If I am your doctor I suggesting you that diabetes is not infection, but you can be infected with HIV or hepatitis B, C. Squeezing a finger after prick is wrong practice. It causes pathogen to enter in the body. You can check the HIV and hepatitis B and C status by laboratory test of the patient. If he is positive than you should worry, otherwise there is no point of worry to you. If you have to ask me anything you can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Is Infection Possible By Being Pricked By Needle Used On Diabetic Patient?

Hello, thank you for your contact to health care magic. If I am your doctor I suggesting you that diabetes is not infection, but you can be infected with HIV or hepatitis B, C. Squeezing a finger after prick is wrong practice. It causes pathogen to enter in the body. You can check the HIV and hepatitis B and C status by laboratory test of the patient. If he is positive than you should worry, otherwise there is no point of worry to you. If you have to ask me anything you can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you.