HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Got Cartilage Pierced. Have Been Feverish And Fatigued. Is It Viral? Or Infected By HIV?

default
Posted on Fri, 6 Jul 2012
Question: I got my cartilage pierced about 5 to 6 days ago and I started feeling feverish and fatigue which are typical symptoms of viral infections since yesterday. I got the piercing done at local Claire's and I believe the person who did the piercing used prepackaged studs and a piercing gun. I was just worried if the symptoms I'm having may be related to possible exposure or infection to HIV or just random fluke that happened to occur right after getting my ear pierced. Please let me know ASAP. Thank you.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Gaurang Krishna (4 hours later)
Hello,

Thanks for writing in.

Having flu like symptoms, certainly does not mean HIV seroconversion.

We have to look at the background first.

As the person used pre-packaged studs, there is negligible chance of HIV transmission.
These days, the piercers are very professional and take care of these things so there should not be anything to be worried about.

Nevertheless, no time is bad time to get tested for HIV.

You may consider getting yourself tested at a local hospital.
This type of testing is called screening (tests done in healthy individuals).
Look at it as a normal blood check up. Do not be worried or anxious.

I hope I have answered your query.
If you have any further question, please let me know

Thanks and regards
Note: Get personalized answers to your HIV related queries You can choose to talk face to face with your doctor. Book a Video Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Gaurang Krishna

Dermatologist

Practicing since :2006

Answered : 520 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
Got Cartilage Pierced. Have Been Feverish And Fatigued. Is It Viral? Or Infected By HIV?

Hello,

Thanks for writing in.

Having flu like symptoms, certainly does not mean HIV seroconversion.

We have to look at the background first.

As the person used pre-packaged studs, there is negligible chance of HIV transmission.
These days, the piercers are very professional and take care of these things so there should not be anything to be worried about.

Nevertheless, no time is bad time to get tested for HIV.

You may consider getting yourself tested at a local hospital.
This type of testing is called screening (tests done in healthy individuals).
Look at it as a normal blood check up. Do not be worried or anxious.

I hope I have answered your query.
If you have any further question, please let me know

Thanks and regards