Fresh cuts or sores should be kept covered, and hands should be washed thoroughly after contact with a person suspected of infection. Gloves should be worn during contact with blood and body fluids, when handling possibly contaminated items, and when searching places hidden from view. In the event of a percutaneous exposure to possibly contaminated materials, the wound should be encouraged to bleed, the area should be washed, and medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. A casualty report also must be filed.