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HIV AND HCV risks URGENT

Hello all and thank you for taking some time answering my question
Yesterday while assisting a surgeon in a bypass surgery, he accidentally dropped the needle on my gloved finger,
I was holding the heart so I couldn't move or react, I didn't feel a stick in my finger to be honest, but the surgeon said sorry I should be more careful as the patient is IV drug User. After the surgery is finished, I removed my gloves and there was no blood spot on my finger or anything, I applied alcohol on my finger after washing it just to double check if it stings, but it didn't (Thanks God).
I haven't reported to the occupational health department as I'm not sure that I was really pricked. Should I do that today? Should I get tested in a 3 months time?
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Sorry if my question bothered you that much Teak.
It is just that I'm just starting my career as a surgeon and I'm obliged to be cleared for the myself and my patients.

Sorry again if I caused that much trouble.

Will never post again and will deactivate my account if there is such an option.
Sorry again
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