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A member asked:
If i have open sores on my hands! can glove removal transmitt infection if patient has hep c or hiv or any disease?
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Theoretically, yes: If someone has open sores and gets a patient's blood or certain other body fluids in those sores, there is a possibility that hiv, hepatitis b or hepatitis c could be transmitted. Just touching someone who has any of these infections will not transmit them. It is important for both you and patients that you work with that you keep any open sores covered.
Answered 1/13/2015
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YES: When working with patients infected or otherwise, you need to follow universal precautions. If you have open sores on hands all the more reason to be careful. You could obtain infection and you could transmit infections too. And answering your question - yes with open sores the risk of infection is high and even higher with hep b, hep c and hiv.
Answered 12/9/2015
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