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Are Packed Syringes Safe?
Hi,
I just read a article that says that around 30 % of the syringes are reused and some of the doctors have also found packed syringes with dried blood on it...
So my query is is HIV transmission possible through this??or HIV virtually becomes inactive after few hours and even if they are packed again it doesnt cause any harm??
I just read a article that says that around 30 % of the syringes are reused and some of the doctors have also found packed syringes with dried blood on it...
So my query is is HIV transmission possible through this??or HIV virtually becomes inactive after few hours and even if they are packed again it doesnt cause any harm??
I hope u are 100% sure??u are from a medical background..Just a fear..I hope you understand..
I just wanted to know for future reference that whether its possible or not. .even if it is repacked??
I ll repeat my ques again..Whether HIV concern is there if it is re used after such a long time say a minimum of 10 days??
I agree with you nursegirl,this wouldn't happen in westernized countries.It's really sad what is happening in third world countries.
I can't speak to what they do in Africa, and if the OP is speaking about that and is in Africa...he/she needs to address that locally. I only know what the standards are here in the US (and most other Westernized countries)
In parts of Africa and India syringes have been re-used,there is a documentary about it.
Needles are not reused. Doctors, clinics and hospitals have liability concerns. It doesn't happen, it is an irrational fear.
Inside a syringe the HIV virus is still active,on the tip of the needle it's inactive.The story could be true but unless you had a risk and got tested it doesn't relate to you.If you are having a blood test in the future then make sure you see that the syringe is sterile and new.
well it was in a newspaper..so could you just tell me whether its possible or not??or the amount of time someone will take to get it repacked will anyway deactivate the virus??
I know it has nothing to do with my previous post but was jus asking because it makes me nervous getting a blood test done the next time..!!could u please reply whether transmission is possible through this??
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