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Touching blood and breast milk fluids by hand or by finger bottom nail skin removed to 3mm. no blood only open wound?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Universal precaution: Handling blood or breast milk is an infection risk and gIoves should be worn, whether or not there is a breach in skin integrity.

Dr Fricke and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/20/2015

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A member asked:

Touching blood and breast milk fluids by hand or by finger bottom nail skin removed to 3mm. no blood only open wound?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christine Hom answered

Dr Fricke and another doctor agreed

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