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I had a needlestick at work from a very fine, small bore needle (novolog flexpen). i immediately washed the site and went to my hospital er for treatm?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Needle Stick Injury: I do not see a question here. But, it sounds like you followed good infection control protocol. Needle stick injuries can lead to hepatitis or hiv.

Answered 6/12/2013

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A member asked:

I had a needlestick at work from a very fine, small bore needle (novolog flexpen). i immediately washed the site and went to my hospital er for treatm?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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