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I had sewing needle prick with a little blood. after 24 hours, can i catch any disease if i touch blood at the gas station. thank you?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not recommended: I would not recommend touching blood at a gas station, no matter when you contact it. Any areas of broken skin would be especially vulnerable.

Dr Friedlander and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/26/2013

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A member asked:

I had sewing needle prick with a little blood. after 24 hours, can i catch any disease if i touch blood at the gas station. thank you?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Dr Friedlander and 2 doctors agreed

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