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At a doctor's visit, i hit my head against a box on the wall containing hazardous materials (used syringes, used needles...). will i get infected?

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Dr. Rex Mahnensmith answered

Unlikely: Highly unlikely -- the external surface is not contaminated and should not transmit internal fluids to the outside.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/1/2014

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not likely: your chance is the same with any other type of trauma. You have not been exposed to any type of biologic material.

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 12/1/2014

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A member asked:

At a doctor's visit, i hit my head against a box on the wall containing hazardous materials (used syringes, used needles...). will i get infected?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Rex Mahnensmith answered

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

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