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My safety pin fell on a cement floor at my job and when i pricked my finger while picking it up off the floor. what is the risk of me getting hiv, hep c, hep b after this incident? i did not see blood on the floor?
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HIV doesn't hang out on the floor of your job. You are fine.
Answered 10/10/2022
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HIV and Hepatitis B and C cannot be transmitted through above mentioned mechanism. Hand hygiene rules still apply as to risk for transmission for other bacteria including hepatitis A. Check cdc.gov in order to clarify.
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