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A member asked:

Hi dr, i got a scratch from a safety pin, can i get infected with hiv hepatitis b and c. there was no bleeding or anything. just a scratch?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No risk at all.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/12/2022

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