hi can I please ask some advice just like to know more thanks

[Bo1234]

Hi I recently asked question which was very kindly answered

Regarding needle sticks I was told that it’s not risk even if someone had used needle and then that needle had pierced my finger as I’ve been informed that this isn’t risk because it’s not needle for via the vein why is this because health care workers are considered a risk if they get needle stick via the finger...

But could the same not be said if a person had used a needle then pierced you with same needle they had just used I understand it’s irrational to think someone would purposely use needle to do that but if that was the case is this not the same as health care worker having a needle stick


Lastly why is this sort of suitution not considered a risk as it’s basivally same thing as healthcare setting and why is needle sharing between people considered a more risk then one above I mention.

I was told that only needle  use via vein is main concern and would be only risk if it’s needle use in vien is this right? Thank you appreciate you answering I just feel if I knew facts around this would help me have better knowledgeable idea on this thank you

[GuitarRox]

Bo1234, you seem very anxious and really need to talk to a doctor about that.  Being 'stuck' by a needle is different than using the plunger to inject yourself. That's the difference. Air inactivates the virus so a needle stuck into you would not expose you to HIV.  Injecting yourself is different. And that did NOT Happen to you.

[DragonPulse]

Medical accidents could occur. If infected blood is contained on a syringe and then injected by accident in someone's veins, there can be infection. But as you can imagine, this is not the same as getting prickled by a needle left under environmental influence.

The ways HIV is spread have already been exposed to you previously. There is also a really nice FAQ posted by Curfew on the top of this page.

All the best.