Probably no risk: Does the man have hep c? Were any of his secretions on his glove? If the glove did not touch anything but you, then there is no real risk.
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Rare to no risk: The basics a digital rectal exam examines organs and structures in the pelvis. Md professional conducts the test by gently inserting a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum. This test allows routine check up of the health of the prostate gland for men, and the uterus/ovaries for women.This test checks abnormal growth, prostate., bleeding. S-e rare, bleeding hem.-may -occur-no hep c risk.
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