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Will Coming In Contact With Hepatitis C Blood Result In Contraction Of The Infection?
About 3 weeks ago I got Hepatitis C blood on my hands when trying to fix IV tubing on a patient's IV. I immediately washed it off and checked my hands for cuts. I had a scab on one finger and chapped knuckles from repeated washing but did not see any visible bleeding cuts. I went through occupational health and got tested for antibodies which have been negative. I am getting tested again at 6 weeks but my nerves are getting the best of me! Am I at high risk for contracting Hepatitis C?
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Hi,
Its unlikely that you have a infection if your skin was intact with no wounds and no cut,and you washed your hand immedietly,but prevention is better than cure so I recommend you to get your blood test done and get physicians opinion
Its unlikely that you have a infection if your skin was intact with no wounds and no cut,and you washed your hand immedietly,but prevention is better than cure so I recommend you to get your blood test done and get physicians opinion
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