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I got needle stick after giving a patient with unknown status im injection.am pregnant hcw didnt take pep tested negative to hiv combo also hcv ant and hbsag after 5 months only concern if hcv infectionoccur simultaneously delay hiv seroconversion?
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Risk of HIV infection by needle stick is very low even with a confirmed case of HIV. Given all facts, you should not lose sleep about this negligible, miniscule risk.
Answered 11/14/2021
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