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Recently manicure and cuticle bled lightly. scissor dipped quick in alcohol prior so not sure how sterile. risk for hiv or hepatitis? nurse says no.
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Not likely but: Just having something dipped in alcohol without waiting for the instrument to dry does not provide antiseptic action. Alcohol kills by dehydrating the bacteria and not all organism are killed in this manner.
Answered 6/28/2016
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