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Plz plz help, by mistake i inject myself with the same needle of a hepatitis c pt :( what i have to do now?
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Consult with an: infectious disease specialist or internist. Most likely a blood test as soon as possible to establish baseline will be needed. There are new drugs available to treat Hep C.
Answered 8/20/2015
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