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I had a needle stick and the pt was hep c +. i got the results of her pcr today and it was undetectable. does that lessen my risk of contracting it?
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Yes: But it does not exclude the possibility of your having become infected. Test yourself to make sure. Good luck and be careful.
Answered 6/14/2013
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