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My fiance is a iv drug user, i recently was stuck in the hand with a dirty needle reaching on top of our fridge. should i be concerned? i've been i'll

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Get checked soon.: U should be checked by your dr asap. Iv drug use can increase the risk for contracting hepatitis c, HIV and other illnesses. U should get blood tests done. If they are negative, get checked again in 6 months. Although the risks from contracting these illnesses are low from one stick, it is best to be safe than sorry. Also, ask yourself why u are engaged to an IV drug user. Suggest that he get tx.

Answered 6/10/2014

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