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Without thinking i handled raw beef and i have some very small open cuts on my fingers. i'm 17 weeks pregnant. could this hurt the baby?

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Dr. Mark Khorsandi answered

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Wash hands well: Thoroughly wash hands well with soap and water. Keep wounds covered with band-aids, dressings. Monitor for sign and symptoms of infections. Be careful taking medications as this may harm the fetus. Consult your ob-gyn before doing so. Call your doctor for further advice.

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Answered 4/17/2016

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A member asked:

Without thinking i handled raw beef and i have some very small open cuts on my fingers. i'm 17 weeks pregnant. could this hurt the baby?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Khorsandi answered

Dr Khorsandi and another doctor agreed

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