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hi, anurse used a needle to prick my fingure for a hiv rapid test.i didnt see if the needle used was unwrapped from a seal.my question is can tha needle transmit hiv,if it was re_used by a hiv positive person?
I am studying a degree to become a psychotherapist. NO, HIV cannot survive outside on a needle. You have nothing to worry about, you fear is totally unfounded and you are allowing your fear to overshadow facts grounded in years of scientific research. What you suggest us impossible.
Doctors dont re used needles why would they? They cost nothing not to mention they are trained not to do so. Its all in your head quite frankley.
Even if they did, as zam said, HIV once exposed to air then its very unlikley to pose any risk, but the risk is nothing more than in your vivid imagination than reality.
Even if they did, as zam said, HIV once exposed to air then its very unlikley to pose any risk, but the risk is nothing more than in your vivid imagination than reality.
atleast my anxiety has reduced, zamzam4 are you a doctor from your point of view tof your response ?thanx for your resposes, so the hiv virus cant survive on the outer of the solid needle?
Even IF the needle was re-used and I can assure you it wasn't HIV cannot be transmitted in this way. Firstly the needle used would be solid and HIV does nit survive on a solid needle and secondly the finger prick would not be deep enough. You could prick you finger a hundred times with a needle covered n HIV positive blood and you still would not get HIV
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