Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

Can i get HIV infected?

Dear Doc,

I  went to hospital to draw blood for a test. The technician used the needle with vacutainer tubes for collecting blood.When blood drawing, the needle which connect the vacutainer  fell out from the vacutainer,  touched the table, and left two drops of blood. The nurse take the needle directly, and connected back into the vacutainer to continue to draw blood. I wonder whether there is any HIV virus in the nurse's glove or in the table.  if the virus touch the needle , Can the virus going into my body? Can I get Hiv infected ?  Thank you.
Best Answer
186166 tn?1385259382
once hiv is exposed to air, it becomes INACTIVE and UNABLE to infect
11 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
Thank you.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Thank you very much. Despite I don't know why it's impossible, your answer make me feel better.
Helpful - 0
186166 tn?1385259382
NO and NO
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I am sorry. I am still worried about it. Because it's a infectious hospital ,the nurse draw blood for persons one by one, she didn't change glove,  and she pick up the needle directly.  if the nure's glove touch somebody's blood, and then touched the needle with my blood, is there any risk ? Do I need any test?  
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Thank you very much. I know my question is a bit stupid. Thank you for your kind help, and your patience.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Thank you.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Nothing to add to what Lizzie stated.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Dear Sir,

Can you provide some advise to me ?Thank you.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Thank you very much for your help. I am worried about it. Because my blood is in the needle, and I worried that the viruse contaminated my blood, and then went into my body.
Helpful - 0
186166 tn?1385259382
NO
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the HIV Prevention Community

Top HIV Answerers
366749 tn?1544695265
Karachi, Pakistan
370181 tn?1595629445
Arlington, WA
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Condoms are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.
PrEP is used by people with high risk to prevent HIV infection.
Can I get HIV from surfaces, like toilet seats?
Can you get HIV from casual contact, like hugging?
Frequency of HIV testing depends on your risk.
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) may help prevent HIV infection.