ANXIETY COMMUNITY
doubts about testing

doubts about testing

Hi friends. Am new to this forum. Yesterday i had a blood test for hiv. i did not see the nurse whether she was using a fresh needle or reused needle. if she had reused it earlier for taking blood sample of hiv infected person, what are the chances of me getting infected?? Please reply me. Am dieing with fear.
Related Discussions
2 Comments Post a Comment
Blank
Avatar_f_tn
They do not re-use needles.  They dispose of them immediately after using it one time.  They are very much aware of the consequences of using a dirty needle and would not do this. You can put this fear to rest.
Blank
Avatar_n_tn
thanks a lot for reply. But i generally want to know what are the chances for such transmission
Blank
Post a Comment
To
Comment
Post A Comment
Go
Blank
Anxiety Tracker
See your anxiety triggers
Start Tracking Now
MedHelp Health Answers
Submit
Top Anxiety Answerers
2017105_tn?1333658765
Blank
Cntbreal
Cleveland, OH
Avatar_f_tn
Blank
Sagitarius88
London, United Kingdom
212161_tn?1332960328
Blank
heartfluttersflyawayplz
hoschton, GA
Avatar_f_tn
Blank
mammo
Cincinnati, OH
2019697_tn?1334153847
Blank
edgyboy
philadelphia, PA
1699033_tn?1333381663
Blank
JGF25
Somewhere in, MD
RSS Expert Activity
1741471_tn?1336957856
Blank
LIVE WEBINAR TOMORROW!-SUPER BODY, ... Blank
May 22 by Michael Gonzalez-WallaceBlank
2126606_tn?1335910182
Blank
Fibromyalgia Awareness
May 11 by Clare Waismann Kavin, RASBlank
2126606_tn?1335910182
Blank
Opioid-induced hyperalgesia reduces...
May 03 by Clare Waismann Kavin, RASBlank
Blank
Moody Me
Have more happy days!
Download Now