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2022-02-22 22:46:59
I used lancet 5 days before to check sugar Today while removing that hit in my finger and blood came out does it cause any infection Lacet was used by before 5 days same lancet hit on my hand blood came out does it cause any infection
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Was it used by u earlier? When was your last Tetanus shot? Kindly answer these things.. If it was your lancet and u had tetanhs shot within last 3-5 yr nothing tomworry about. Kindly contact here or on whatsapp  if u r worried . 814983*1828 .

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

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