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Doc i had a needlestick injury 2 weeks before when i was in beach playing i fell into bags of used syringes. will i get hiv or hepatitis c?
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Not likely: Unless they had fresh blood traces on them. Would still recommend that you check in with your doctor, make sure the actual wound does not get infected and get your tetanus booster if needed.
Answered 4/2/2015
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