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Possible to get infection from blood draw?

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Dr. Benjamin Lerner answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Very unlikely: As long as the phlebotomist is trained, your risk of infection is low. Redness at the site of the draw is typically phlebitis, or inflammation of the vein where the needle went in. This is not an infection, and can be treated with warm compresses.

Answered 8/22/2016

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