Q: House staff  injured himself while performing central line with needle stick. Patient is known as Hepatitis C positive. What are his chances of contracting disease?

Answer: 1.5 - 2.0 %

 

As expected chances are high if puncture wound is deep.

 

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(source: nhsemployers, UK - http://www.nhsemployers.org/Aboutus/Publications/Documents/Needlestick%20injury.pdf)