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I got stick with sharp point like sewing need picked tool. i immediately washed with soap water. blood stopped in a minute. worry hiv hep b c infect?
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Relax: These viruses don't survive after the blood dries. And tool surfaces are seldom blood-contaminated. I'm glad you're careful and health-conscious, but this time, you'll be fine.
Answered 6/16/2015
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