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What Happens If You Poke Yourself With A Used TB Needle ?

what happens if you poke yourself with a used TB needle on your finger? what do i do?
Thu, 25 Aug 2011
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TB spreads through air particles that are inhaled esp when the immunity of the person is very low. it is not a blood born disease. so dont worry. nothing will happen.
I hope I answered your query. Wish you good health.
Pediatrician Dr. Vibin K V's  Response
hi,
welcome to Health Care Magic forum,
dont worry. if its from a simple TB patient, then nothing to be worried. but get a screening test doen for HIV, HBsag in that patient, to make sure you dont get exposed to those infections
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vanessa's  Response
still get a test even tho it was form a kid an african american?

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What Happens If You Poke Yourself With A Used TB Needle ?

Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum TB spreads through air particles that are inhaled esp when the immunity of the person is very low. it is not a blood born disease. so dont worry. nothing will happen. I hope I answered your query. Wish you good health.