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Can the covid-19 virus get into your system through a cut on your hand ?

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Dr. Lori Lange answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Likely Yes: While I have not seen a case of a wound contaminated with COVID-19 causing the disease I would say wash the wound with soap and water. Apply antiseptic and a dressing. Treat as you would for any other cut. A scab will form and heal over in a few days. Monitor for fever, cough, malaise. If none in 14 days everything likely OK unless you are a asymptomatic carrier.Need testing to find that out.

Answered 4/24/2020

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