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I recently had a pap smear. the nurse had cold sores and was touching her sores and the tools used on me for the pap smear. am i at risk for getting h?
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Were gloves worn?: If gloves were worn, then transmission is not likely. However, any health care professional should not be touching anything but the patient's designated exam area and devices during the examination. In other words, "nose picking" & cold sore self exam is not considered professional or hygienic..
Answered 11/29/2016
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