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Pricked finger with a used lancet what are the chances of hiv or hepatitis?
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Variable: The estimated risk of contracting HIV from a single needlestick is roughly 1/300. The risk of Hep C is around 1-2%. The risk of Hep B is higher. Some studies show as high as a 30% chance while others suggest the risk is around 5%. You can have tests done to check for infection.
Answered 2/8/2020
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