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I had spinal tap to check for prion diseases. during procedure blood or fluid came out, if i touched area after, could that travel to family i touched?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Prion: No likely. Did they find prions?

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 6/25/2018

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