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Is there a reason drug users are more likely to get hep c than doctors or nurses? ive read that needle-stick related accidents hep c is low risk (1.8 in 100) among nurses but drug users have a much higher chance? is there a difference in the needles?
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The likely difference is needle use behavior. Docs/nurses are aware of and respect single use practice. Drug users often share needles and use them multiple times.
Answered 6/24/2022
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Drug users often share needles with other drug users and the practice is conducive to spread blood bone pathogens like HIV, Hep B, Hep C.
Answered 6/24/2022
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