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What Should Be Done If Vesicular Fluid Flows Into Eyes Of A Doc?
I am an ob/gyn in private practice. Today, while examining a lesion known to be herpes, some of the vesicular fluid flew into my face and at least one of my eyes. I washed out my eyes and removed my contacts, and took 1000mg valtrex. Do I have to do anything else to prevent infection?
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
Hi. no,there is no need for anything else ,there is no need for preventional antiherpetic drugs but in next 1-2 weeks watch for signs of herpes infection and start medication if it occurs. Regards
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