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Human T lymphotrophic virus(htlv)
3months back I went for blood test in reputed diagnostic lab,they took the blood using vacutainer needle, is there any possibility of me infected with htlv1 and 2 virus I don't whether fresh needle or reused needle, because I got infection on screen and htlv virus symptoms can I know how to get tested for htlv virus
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CBC Should be done....if it shows increased lymphocytes and wbc count....consult physician for complete evaluation....
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Dr. Soudip Saha
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5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Now a days disposable needle are used.
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Dr. Vipin Yadav
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3 yrs exp
Delhi
Lab not allowed to reuse needle
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anti htlv 1&2 ELISA
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