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What Is The Risk Of Getting Infected By Needle Used On VDRL Patient?
hi, a friend of mine got needle prick injury from a needle used by a patient who is VDRL positive with titre 1:4. After the needle prick she quickly squeeze out the blood and wash it with running water for few minutes. how high the risk of getting the syphilis? Thanks
Mon, 2 Feb 2015
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Arun's Response
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What Is The Risk Of Getting Infected By Needle Used On VDRL Patient?
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. Yes there is slight risk of the VDRL infection. You should take the prophylactic antibiotics so that you will not have syphilis infection. You can start with Doxycycline 100 mg once a day for seven days. Please take the above medication under your doctors Guidance. I suggest should not worry and avoid sex for the week. This antibiotic will kill the bacteria in seven days if they entered in your system. If you want to do sex than you can use the condom. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.