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What is the percent of getting infected if body fluid gets on skin?

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Dr. Eric Bluman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

More info needed: Depends on the infectious organism you are worried about and whether there was a break in your skin.

Answered 11/30/2012

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