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What Are The Chances Of HIV Through Used Razors?
Question: can hiv infections is possible in below mentioned conditions:-
1. with a non bleeding cut in a salon with a used razor which was used earlier not sure on some one but on my face the cut was like a scratch which was non bleeding.
2. once i had a blood test for hiv 1 & 2 and blood rh factor in a patholab, i doubt weather the pathologist might have used the same needle which was used earlier on any other person for taking sample of blood
plz clarify me is hiv transmission possible in the above cases i am having a phobia to this
1. with a non bleeding cut in a salon with a used razor which was used earlier not sure on some one but on my face the cut was like a scratch which was non bleeding.
2. once i had a blood test for hiv 1 & 2 and blood rh factor in a patholab, i doubt weather the pathologist might have used the same needle which was used earlier on any other person for taking sample of blood
plz clarify me is hiv transmission possible in the above cases i am having a phobia to this
Brief Answer:
Yes, transmission is possible in both cases.
Detailed Answer:
Yes, transmission is possible in both cases.However rate of transmission is very low.Also if blade surface and blood in needle was completely dried then again chance of transmission reduce significantly as HIV cannot survive after they come in contact with air.
A blood test can help relieve your fears.Regards.
Yes, transmission is possible in both cases.
Detailed Answer:
Yes, transmission is possible in both cases.However rate of transmission is very low.Also if blade surface and blood in needle was completely dried then again chance of transmission reduce significantly as HIV cannot survive after they come in contact with air.
A blood test can help relieve your fears.Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
but it was a non bleeding cut and do you think that pathologist use the same needle to take samples
what is the window period for hiv 1 & 2 antibodies test
chances seems to be rare in the above cases as it was a non bleeding cut as it has not touched the bloodstream of mine and while taking blood sample the needle if it might be not give a perfect blood result
what is the window period for hiv 1 & 2 antibodies test
chances seems to be rare in the above cases as it was a non bleeding cut as it has not touched the bloodstream of mine and while taking blood sample the needle if it might be not give a perfect blood result
Brief Answer:
1.yes.2.No 3.upto six months.
Detailed Answer:
1.yes. Even non bleeding cut can transmit HIV , but rate would be lesser than bleeding cuts.
2.No.pathologist dont use used needles.
3.upto six months.
It may take up to six months after exposure to the HIV virus before you will test positive on an HIV antibody test.
1.yes.2.No 3.upto six months.
Detailed Answer:
1.yes. Even non bleeding cut can transmit HIV , but rate would be lesser than bleeding cuts.
2.No.pathologist dont use used needles.
3.upto six months.
It may take up to six months after exposure to the HIV virus before you will test positive on an HIV antibody test.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
so in my case chances are almost nil for trasmission of hiv as both the cases seems
Brief Answer:
Yes, chances are pretty low.
Detailed Answer:
In both cases chances are pretty low.So a repeat test for assurance should this issue.Regards
Yes, chances are pretty low.
Detailed Answer:
In both cases chances are pretty low.So a repeat test for assurance should this issue.Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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