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Stabbed my finger with pen (not a fountain pen) and it drew blood. i think the ink is part india ink but not sure what else. will i get ink poisoning?
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Not from a small: stab wound. Besides,the ink they use in ball point pens I think is non-toxic. Just be sure it does not get infected-use antibiotic ointment on it
Answered 11/30/2017
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