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needles Oct 19, 2013 can I become infected with hepatitis if my dr. used dirty needles to do proceedures on my back such as nerve burnings |
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Response from Dr. Taylor
Yes hepatitis C may be transmitted if needles are re-used. A new, sterile needle should be used each time a needle enters our skin. |
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