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Today while i wasfinished performing a blood draw i realized that my glovehada smallrip from the pinkyfinger onthe righthand. can this cause infection?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Portal of entry: There usually has to be a portal of entry for infection to take place. In other words do you have any cuts or scratche on your hand, . If not don't worry.

Answered 3/15/2021

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