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Can Pricking Of Needle In A Public Place Be Dangerous?
hello,some days ago money was removed from my bag while traveling on the bus. I realized a blade had been used but the bag was sturdy. maybe some kind of hypnosis was tried on me because I remember somebody getting near me . I was not able to see anything (kind of blur) when I looked back. after coming home I realised I had back pain and later there was some swelling. I am not sure if I was pricked. its been more than 20 days since the incident. what should I do? today after reading about pricking incidents in the papers I am very scared
Tue, 26 Aug 2014
Hello, Thnx to contact us. If I am your treating doctor I would like to advice you that there is chance of getting infection of HIV by needle prick only if the needle is freshly pricked immediately after reactive patients. Because HIV was very sensitive to environmental adverse condition. It immediately dies to the even high temperature. Also the chances that needle prick wont prick previously to reactive patient. So in my advice chance of getting HIV to you is very minimal. If you have anything else to ask please contact me. Thanx. Dr. Arun Tank
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