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I accidentally pricked my self with my mother inlaw's needle.she has a severe medimcal history.shpuld i be worried?
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Needle Stick worry: The worry would be real if she is infected with hepatitis b or c or hiv. Otherwise there is not much to worry about.
Answered 2/28/2018
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