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I came in contact with dried blood stain in hospital. i immediately apply alot of alcohol handrub solution to my skin.will i be infected with disease?
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No risk, no worries: Contact with dried blood in the environment, in a hospital or anywhere else, carries litle or no risk for any infection. You needn't worry and do not need testing for HIV, hepatitis, or anything else.
Answered 11/29/2014
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