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What are the chances of becoming infected with hepatitis, or hiv/aids by a slight needle prick?

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See below: If you have had a contaminated needle stick you you need to go immediately to see a physician and if at all possible you need to know the person that contaminated the needle-does he/she have hivt.

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Answered 6/19/2019

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