Can A Person Be Infected With HIV Through Sharp Containers?
I have an HIV phobia and am getting treatment for it but I wanted to know because I have an irrational fear of biohazard/sharps containers. Can an individual contract HIV from a sharps container and is it possible that you can get your finger pricked from disposing of a sharp in such a container?
Fri, 25 Jul 2014
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Arun's Response
no there is no chance that you got infected with hiv. if your injured area comes in pricked needle than you acquire HIV infection.
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Can A Person Be Infected With HIV Through Sharp Containers?
no there is no chance that you got infected with hiv. if your injured area comes in pricked needle than you acquire HIV infection.