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Afraid of HIV/Hepatitis Transmission?
Hi Dr,
Today i went to a private diagnostic center to give a blood test in my hometown. Right now i am afraid whether the vaccutainer needle used to take blood was new or reused one from previous patient as i haven't seen them taking off the cover or tearing the seal? If they reused the needle, what are the chances to get blood borne infections like hepatitis and Hiv?
Kindly advise on what are the steps i need to take next?
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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It's unlikely
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Well its highly unlikely that they have reused the syringe. But if they had, and the person was infected with HIV and HepB in the first place. Then there are absolutely more than 99 percent chance that you will get infected. But its highly unlikely.
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Probably less than 0.3 percent . However , follow up with a physician to get it checked after incubation period
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vivek Dasgupta
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bongaigaon
The probability is around 0.2%.
But it is very unlikely that they have used a used needle. More over the other has to have HIV or Hepatitis B Infection.
But it is very unlikely.
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Keep monitoring. In case if you find anything unusual consult immediately.
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