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Got nails done and drill cut cuticle and bled a little. lady wasnt wearing gloves and i pulled my hand back fast when she cut me. if the drill cut her when i moved and she didnt notice what is hiv/hep risk. she kept doing my nails. im worried?

Q: got nails done and drill cut cuticle and bled a little. lady wasnt wearing gloves and i pulled my hand back fast when she cut me. if the drill cut her when i moved and she didnt notice what is hiv/hep risk. she kept doing my nails. im worried?

: If she had HIV or viral hepatitis and her blood entered your blood stream risk is high. Your MD can arrange appropriate testing if you're concerned.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

If she had HIV or viral hepatitis and her blood entered your blood stream risk is high. Your MD can arrange appropriate testing if you're concerned.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 6/18/2022

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A member asked:

Got nails done and drill cut cuticle and bled a little. lady wasnt wearing gloves and i pulled my hand back fast when she cut me. if the drill cut her when i moved and she didnt notice what is hiv/hep risk. she kept doing my nails. im worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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