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I'm a teacher but it was hours after school when i saw i had blood on my shirt i'm worried i touched the blood then my eyes or something. concerns?!?

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Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Doubtful: Dangerous blood borne pathogens are very fragile outside the human body. So, if you had a small spot of blood that you may have touched, it is unlikely that you would contract anything. As always, if extremely concerned, see your doctor for testing.

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Answered 10/16/2016

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A member asked:

I'm a teacher but it was hours after school when i saw i had blood on my shirt i'm worried i touched the blood then my eyes or something. concerns?!?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Culviner answered

Dr Chiu and 3 doctors agreed

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