Can i contract any infection after a needle prick injury?
Patient: Hi i pricked my thumb with a needle after using the needle on my little cousin it was a hormone injectionim just woundering will it harm me only a little blood came out i put it under water straight away then used an anti wipe on it just to make sure Doctor: Hello,if your cousin suffers from infectious hepatitis or HIV then there is a risk of contracting them. If your cousin is otherwise healthy, you don't have to fear too much. You did well to clean the area well. That was all you could do. And local infection is not likely to occur unless your hand was dirty or contaminated.You can contact me, if you'd like further information or clarifications.Kind Regards!