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Reused Needles

Hello Doctor
i stay in Europe. on 10th april i was at a govt emergency hospital due pain in back. They took my blood sample for CBC. The nurse did not open the needle wrpper in front of me. on 16th april i got a sore throat followed by dry cough..which lasted till 24 april. do u think this is sign of ars? should i get tested ?
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In the worst case if they have reused the needle, does sore  throat & cough after 8 days sound like ARS ?

If the needle is reused how much is my risk ?
Can i continue unprotected relationship with my wife ?
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Concur with the advice of Rubywitch.
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Needles are only reused in back alleys. Professionals NEVER reuse needles for safety (health) reasons..............YOURS AND THEIRS!

Your sore throat and dry cough that lasted 8 days sounds suspiciously like the common cold.

They are NOT symptoms of ARS.

NO RISK AND NO NEED TO TEST
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