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Is Pre-employment Mantoux Got Sprayed Into My Face And Eye A Problem?

Hi,
I had a pre-employment mantoux test done this morning. About half of the test had been injected into the outer skin when the nurse's needle slipped and the rest sprayed into my face and eye. Is there any risk from this accident? I am genuinly worried about it.

Thu, 15 May 2014
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I really appreciate your concern, this may not cause any serious problem if the eye immediately washed with the tap water, even if this is not being washed then also this may not causing any harm to the eye at least can be said from the mode of action of mantoux solution, still for the safety purpose it is better to have a opinion form the ophthalmologist, hope this information helps you, have a nice day.
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Is Pre-employment Mantoux Got Sprayed Into My Face And Eye A Problem?

HI Thank for asking to HCM I really appreciate your concern, this may not cause any serious problem if the eye immediately washed with the tap water, even if this is not being washed then also this may not causing any harm to the eye at least can be said from the mode of action of mantoux solution, still for the safety purpose it is better to have a opinion form the ophthalmologist, hope this information helps you, have a nice day.