Someone else's blood or body fluids got on you (blood exposure)

Symptoms

Common signs:

• Someone else's blood on me

When to get medical care

Does it spread or run in families?

• It isn't contagious. You can't catch it from someone else.

Who is more likely to get it

• Healthcare workers

Diagnosis

Testing.

Tests

Tests, if needed:

• Blood tests:

Treatment

Wash and get care.

Self-care

• Wash with soap and water
• Flush eyes or mouth with water

Medicines

Medicines that may help:

OwieClear doesn't give doses: follow the label or your healthcare professional. Medicine names here are examples, not a full list.

Prevention

• Gloves

Which doctor treats this

• Start with your primary care provider (family doctor or internist).
• They may send you to an infectious disease specialist.

Children, pregnancy, and older adults

• Healthcare workers: Report exposures right away.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

• If you're pregnant or planning to be, tell your prenatal provider about this condition.
• Don't start or stop any medicine on your own. Some are safe in pregnancy and some need to be changed.
• Ask before taking any pain reliever. The FDA advises avoiding ibuprofen and naproxen after 20 weeks unless your doctor says to.
• Breastfeeding: Most medicines are fine, but ask. The NIH LactMed database lists what's known about each one.

Outlook

Risk is usually low.

Getting ready for your visit

Bring a list of your symptoms and medicines.

Questions to ask

• Do I need PEP or hepatitis B shots?

Research studies

Research studies test new ways to find and treat health problems. Some are looking for volunteers. Talk with your doctor before joining one.

Search ClinicalTrials.gov for studies on Someone else's blood or body fluids got on you (blood exposure)