Steven B. asked

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I got a needle injury last night assisting in a surgery. The needle wasn’t hollow and I checked the patient labs. He got tested that same day for hepatitis B and C and HIV and it was negative. Do I need to take any action? Am I at risk?

August 12th, 2024

Katie J. answered

There is no action needed and you are not at risk. Since the patient's labs were negative for HIV, H...

August 12th, 2024

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