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infectious illness after body piercing or tattoo

if proper technique and clean instruments are not used, there is a chance of getting an infectious disease when you get a tattoo or body piercing.

symptoms of an infectious illness may include:

  • an overall feeling of tiredness and lack of energy.
  • dark urine or light-coloured stool.
  • a new yellow tint to the skin or the whites of the eyes (jaundice).
  • muscle or joint pain that lasts a long time.
  • belly pain.
  • fever.
  • nausea and vomiting.

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