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I have cuts all over my hands from washing my hands due to the work i do which would be drawing blood.. could i be at high risk for blood infection?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Gloves?: If you work as a phlebotomist you should be wearing gloves when drawing blood. If you get blood from an infected patient on your hands and you have open cuts you are at risk of becoming infected.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 1/30/2013

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A member asked:

I have cuts all over my hands from washing my hands due to the work i do which would be drawing blood.. could i be at high risk for blood infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Pappas agreed

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