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How HIV Or Hepatitis Is Transmitted?

I accidentally pricked myself with a name tag that I picked up off the floor at an event. It caused a tiny bit of blood when I squeezed my finger but has since dried completely. I am being a bit paranoid, but I am wondering if there is any chance of transmission of hepatitis or HIV through such an act. Thanks.
Fri, 9 Jan 2015
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,
I understand your concern.
I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.

In my opinion you should allay fear of this infection because it won't be transferred by this way.

The only chance of possibility of the infections is if suppose previously infected person having this viral infection is priced by tag just a few minutes before you got pricked. But I suspect it has nil possibility for this incident.

I advice you to take care for the infection if it happens at the site of prick. Please maintain the hygiene by frequent cleaning and dressing at the site.

I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you.
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist.
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How HIV Or Hepatitis Is Transmitted?

Hello, I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should allay fear of this infection because it won t be transferred by this way. The only chance of possibility of the infections is if suppose previously infected person having this viral infection is priced by tag just a few minutes before you got pricked. But I suspect it has nil possibility for this incident. I advice you to take care for the infection if it happens at the site of prick. Please maintain the hygiene by frequent cleaning and dressing at the site. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you. Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist.