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Hello, i was cutting formalin fixed, paraffin embedded tissue on the microtome and cut myself. i am worried about infections? hiv, hep c, etc.?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

No need to worry: If you kept the wound clean, the risk of infection is extremely low.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Hello, i was cutting formalin fixed, paraffin embedded tissue on the microtome and cut myself. i am worried about infections? hiv, hep c, etc.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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