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Can You Get Hepatitis From A Needle Prick?

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Can You Get Hepatitis From A Needle Prick? Can you get hepatitis from a needle prick? needlestick injury What are the chances of getting hepatitis from a needle prick? The risk of transmission of HCV after a needlestick exposure from a hepatitis C-positive source is estimated at between 2-10%. What happens if you get pricked

Can You Get Hepatitis B From A Needlestick?

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Can You Get Hepatitis B From A Needlestick? Can you get hepatitis B from a needlestick? Hepatitis B virus infection from occupational needle sticks has been documented in health care workers. The transmission risk is between 6 and 30%, depending on the absence or presence of HBV e antigen. If the health care worker is