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What Precautions Need To Be Taken After Accidental Needle Prick Used By Hepatitis C Patient?
I m a phlebotomist and today I poke my self with a needle ! But I m not sure which meddle was the one I got poke by and one of the pt I drew blood today had hep c ! ? I m worried but when I poke my self I didn t see any blood on my finger until I squeeze my finger really hard ! Should I worried ? Or see a dr ?
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
Hello,
There is a chance of transmission of hepatitis C through a used needle. I suggest to encourage the wound to bleed, ideally by holding it under running water. wash the wound using running water and plenty of soap and then dry the wound and cover it with a waterproof plaster or dressing. I also suggest to do the hepatitis C test for further evaluation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
There is a chance of transmission of hepatitis C through a used needle. I suggest to encourage the wound to bleed, ideally by holding it under running water. wash the wound using running water and plenty of soap and then dry the wound and cover it with a waterproof plaster or dressing. I also suggest to do the hepatitis C test for further evaluation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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