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I cut my finger on a staple on a matchbox that recently a man on the street also used. i'm worried that the man also cut his finger on the matchbox,hi?

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Dr. Baljinder Sidhu answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

"Needle Stick": I would treat this as we do "needle sticks" in the health care industry. For example when a needle used on a patient accidentally comes into contact with a health care worker. Viral infections such as Hepatitis and HIV can be transmitted in this route. Immediate cleaning of the wound with soap/water and alcohol is recommended. Ideally you could test the other person and know your risk.

Answered 7/31/2014

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