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College student who was in a bio lab. i have cuts on my hands from dryness and hand washing. the lab used a gel with ethidium bromide. i skipped the lab but had to grade people who did the lab's notebooks. will i get cancer from this due to hand cuts?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Very unlikely: Although chronic exposure can be a problem, there is no indication this would lead to cancer. However, keep an eye out for allergic reaction or infection.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 4/9/2020

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A member asked:

College student who was in a bio lab. i have cuts on my hands from dryness and hand washing. the lab used a gel with ethidium bromide. i skipped the lab but had to grade people who did the lab's notebooks. will i get cancer from this due to hand cuts?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Singh agreed

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