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What are the chances of contracting a infection like hep b, hiv, hpv from transvaginal ultrasound?

Q: what are the chances of contracting a infection like hep b, hiv, hpv from transvaginal ultrasound?

: Nil. the instrument is sterilized prior to use

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Nil. the instrument is sterilized prior to use

Answered 5/5/2023

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A member asked:

What are the chances of contracting a infection like hep b, hiv, hpv from transvaginal ultrasound?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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