When the needle used for an infected person accidentally pricks the healthcare worker while needle handling, it can lead to needle stick injuries. Needlestick injuries can lead to the contraction of infectious diseases such as hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS, syphilis, shingles, and other infections. Immediately washing the area with running water and soap, getting post-exposure prophylaxis, and immunization shots (depending on the initially injected person's condition) might be beneficial.
Preventing Needlestick Injury - Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention
People working in hospital settings are more susceptible to needle prick injuries. The article discusses the ways to prevent it. Scroll down to read.
