New Incident

[bummer1980]

On Saturday I got myself a blood test to test my Blood Sugar level which turned out to be well within limits.  I was pricked by a needle to draw my blood sample which I am not sure was unused.  The reason I say this is becuase I did not see the nurse opening a new needle before using on me.  

On Monday evening I had developed a rash (very similar to the one you are supposed to get when you get HIV).  I have never got a rash in my life and this is the first time.  The rash was on my left arm (above the spot where the needle had pricked me).

Is it possible for me to contract HIV this way ?  What are the odds if the needle was HIV infected ?

Please respond as I have not been able to sleep last night.  I have not yet got a fever or swollen lymphs.

Regards.

[nursegirl6572]

NEEDLES ARE NOT RE-USED.

And, just for clarification purposes, your finger was poked with a "lancet" which is just a tiny, fine blade, it is not hollow, nor is it a needle.  Lancets cannot be re-used, they are a one-time use only product.

[Mitch82]

I hope this New Incident is not one of a string of incidents, you don't need to worry about these no risk situations, remember:

Risk for HIV:

-unprotected anal intercourse
-unprotected vaginal intercourse
-sharing IV drug works (also high risk for hepatitis!)

[jhguy011]

A nurse would never use a needle twice.  No risk.