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Can HIV Be Contracted Through A Needle Prick?

Posted on Mon, 23 Nov 2015

Question: I got pricked by this is this pose a risk hiv thereat apparently no bleeding from me thats what i think

Answered by Dr. Roopa Hiremath (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Remote chance of contracting HIV

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr XXXXXXX

Welcome to health care magic.

I have gone through your previous queries and there is very remote chance of acquiring HIV through inanimate objects as HIV does not survive in open air for long.

I understand your anxiety regarding the same.

But please quit worrying about this episode and make sure you be careful while handling trash the next time.

I hope I was able to help you with this answer.

Please do not hesitate to get back if any more queries.

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Roopa Hiremath (14 minutes later)

no the white thing

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Answered by Dr. Roopa Hiremath (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Remote chance of contracting HIV

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr XXXXXXX

Welcome back.

The picture of the white object you have uploaded looks like a cover made of latex or plastic which tend to have sharp edges and can cause minor abrasions of skin.

But still I doubt that can pose a risk to you in any way of acquiring HIV.

I stand by my previous answer.

Please quit worrying unnecessarily.

Wishing you good health.

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Roopa Hiremath (5 minutes later)

but the object what do you think was inside
Can you make out the reading though thats the only way i know I can look it back online
Should i go to urgent care and tell them or forget it would you get an test if this happened to you
please Ask other docs around I don't think i was bleeding

Answered by Dr. Roopa Hiremath (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Do not know what could have been inside, Quit worrying

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr. XXXXXXX

You are worrying unnecessarily and imagining the worst.

Please forget about this episode as these is remote chance of you getting infected with anything by just minor abrasions caused by plastic covers.

Moreover, it did not even bleed.

I would not have undergone any sort of testing for such trivial injury.

If you still have have doubts, you can ask a direct query to any of the doctors on our panel of specialists.

Hope I have been able to reduce your anxiety regarding this episode.

You do not require any kind of testing.

Please take extra care while handling trash the next time as such episodes are causing stress and anxiety to you.

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Roopa Hiremath (24 minutes later)

well your right imaging the worst i have to really relax ore get a drink ill be careful i try to anywaysdo you think it would be vital in there ? looks like that way right or pills Plesse follow up with your other team of doctors please

Answered by Dr. Roopa Hiremath (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow relaxation techniques like meditation and exercise

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr. XXXXXXX

I am glad I was able to help you.

I also suggest the following tips for a stress free healthy life

Regular exercise with a healthy balanced diet. This will help to keep you in a positive mood and reduce stress.

Try practicing some relaxation techniques like meditation as you seem to be prone to get anxiety and stress.

Wishing you good health

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Roopa Hiremath (6 minutes later)

I do So your saying I should NOT WORRY OR GEWT AN HIV TEST I'm gonna attempt to ignore it

Answered by Dr. Roopa Hiremath (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wishing you good health

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr XXXXXXX

I am glad that you are convinced that you do not need any kind of testing.

Please get back to our forum if you have any other health queries.

Wishing you good health.

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Roopa Hiremath (9 hours later)

no test right regarding this ? I showed you yesterday
if a used need was found in a hazardous bag I did not touch it this was like a year ago I cant recall or aseveal months ago does it tehniaally means its protected? If some one to get in touch wit4h it i mean like a kid or something it was in

Answered by Dr. Roopa Hiremath (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No testing required, Precautions to be taken if handling biomedical waste

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr XXXXXXX

Welcome back.

For the episode which you mentioned, no testing is required.

But as you are mentioning the hazardous bag, I want to explain few details regarding handling biomedical waste.

Biomedical waste is waste produced in hospitals and related industry which is segregated in different colored bags with biohazard sign and disposed in a particular manner.

A person handling such waste should take adequate precaution as the risk of getting infection from such infectious waste is more.

Such waste handlers should wear uniform, apron, boots, gloves and mask when transporting the waste.

I suggest you follow the above mentioned precautions if you are handling biomedical waste.

More information about the same is provided in the link below:
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I hope I have cleared your doubts.

Wishing you good luck.

Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad