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Chance of getting hiv,hbv,hcv from used lancet
I took blood test and they used Lancet to draw blood from fingerprick the thing is I didn't noticed whether they used new Lancet or not can I get hiv,hbv or hcv any chance?
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This is NOT a risk for HIV, and you do not need to test. The only risks for HIV in adults are:
1) Having unprotected anal or vaginal sex, or
2) sharing intravenous needles.
A lancet is NOT an intravenous needle. There is no other activity you could think of, including the event you mentioned, that would put you at risk for HIV.
This forum is only for HIV. You can ask about other diseases in the appropriate forums. Here's a list of MedHelp forums: https://www.medhelp.org/forums/list
1) Having unprotected anal or vaginal sex, or
2) sharing intravenous needles.
A lancet is NOT an intravenous needle. There is no other activity you could think of, including the event you mentioned, that would put you at risk for HIV.
This forum is only for HIV. You can ask about other diseases in the appropriate forums. Here's a list of MedHelp forums: https://www.medhelp.org/forums/list
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Thanks for your reply ,when I googled they I read that hiv can spread through needlestick,so I'm fearing that if the lancet used for hiv positive person and again used for me is there any chance for me to get infected. Waiting for your response
There's no need for me to respond further. I already answered your question, and asking again will not result in a different answer.
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