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Subject:	Re: Urgent question! Breastfeeding mom was stuck by a (possibly) used acupuncture needle
From:	Lisa Paul <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:14:18 -0400
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I don't know the answer, but as part of my preparation for the IBCLC exam, I believe came across a similar question last night.  Wouldn't this be kin to a baby in a daycare situation getting another mom's expressed breast milk?  In that case, the only true concern is HIV, since hepatitis is not transferred through breastmilk.  Wouldn't this be like a nurse accidentally sticking herself with a needle after it has been used?  Bloodborne pathogens protocols would be used, including getting the wound to bleed, and washing it well.  I am surprised the MD didn't have a more thorough answer. 

Nothing like a real life question to engage the pre-test brain :-)
Lisa Paul 
2013 IBCLC Candidate

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