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Will i get blood poisoning from india ink i started bleeding and i was makings home made tattoo?
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Not smart: Infection is a real risk. If you have pain, bleeding, swelling, red lines radiating from tattoo area, see physician or go to er immediately.
Answered 10/4/2016
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