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Is There Any Risk Of Blood Transmitted Diseases After Being Poked By A Dart?

Hi, I recently got poked with a dart at a local pub and it drew a tiny amount of blood. I basically scratche myself with it while trying to maneuver it before throwing. Is there any risk of blood transmitted diseases? Is this classified as a dirty needle ?
Mon, 21 Jul 2014
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Ya you may have chance. Chances are very low but still definite chances atecthere. Don't worry. Just go for confirmatory hiv testing once after a month of exposure. you can go with p24 antigen or pcr. go for it and make sure that you are safe.
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Is There Any Risk Of Blood Transmitted Diseases After Being Poked By A Dart?

Ya you may have chance. Chances are very low but still definite chances atecthere. Don t worry. Just go for confirmatory hiv testing once after a month of exposure. you can go with p24 antigen or pcr. go for it and make sure that you are safe. thanks for using health care magic.