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rn exposure

15 days ago i was working at a surgical center and starting an iv and like an idiot i oulled off a finger of the glove to feel better for a vein. After finishing placement of the line i noticed i had blood on my exposed finger. A day or two prior i nicked that finger with my razor. there was no major laceration and no blood at the site.  I washed off the blood and didnt really think much of it. Now for past 4 days i have had diarrhea and pain in my groin along with headaches. I of course will get tested to eas
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What is considered a nonintact skin exposure? Thanks
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