Hi, I am a nurse, 2 days ago I got needle prick with a patient hep c positive, it happen given an insulin shot in the tummy and when he moved i got prick with the tip of the needle on the borrom of my thumb, it was superficila but I bleed a little. I did my baseline labs but I panicking
Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor, I understand your concern and will give a resolution over it. If I am your doctor I advise you that there is practically a chance of getting Hepatitis C virus infection to you. The chances of getting infection decreases if you have taken the primary care like washing hand applying antiseptic solution etc. I will be happy to answer any of your concern, kindly contact me for further informationChatDoctorInfectious Disease Specialist.