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Am i at risk of hiv or hepatitis from a lancet prick from an 85 year old virgin who never shared needles? she had 20 colonoscopies though. thanks!
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Low risk: There is a protocol to check for HIV and hepatitis A & C through your hospital health department. Put yourself at ease. No meds necessary. All the best.
Answered 7/28/2015
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