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If the tooth of the comb comes inside my eye am i at risk of hcv or hiv? thanks
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No: If you are the only one using the comb, the risk is zero.
Answered 5/5/2014
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Foreign body in eye: If there were body fluids on the comb's tooth, there might be some risk. Skin puncture more risky. Probably overall low risk. Question? Get lab tests.
Answered 5/6/2014
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