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2-3 days ago a student handed me metal hairclip that she found.held the hair clip a little tight, not sure but i dont think it caused any cut. as i turned it around i saw a haze of red out blood on the clip. sanitize finger right away. should i test?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Test for what? No blood borne infection could be transmitted in this manner. Don't worry about it.

Answered 7/23/2023

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

HIV, Hepatitis B and/or C cannot be transmitted through above mentioned mechanism (dried blood/ inanimate surfaces). Hand hygiene rules still apply as to risk for transmission for other bacteria including hepatitis A, cdc.gov is a reliable site to further clarify.

Answered 7/23/2023

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