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Fineklenex
I am a nurse at a dental office after the patient left yesterday the sharp needle like tool which I don't know the word in English it looks like a fish hook fell on my thigh. And gave me a small cut. Should I be concerned?
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You're welcome.
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Fineklenex
Thank you teak
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Not an HIV concern.
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