Aa
Playing Soccer
Hello,
About 5 weeks ago i was playing soccer with a bunch of friends on the sand at a beach without shoes. While playing i was running for the ball out of bounds and stepping on something sharp which felt like a needle. I then checked the bottom of my foot and noticed a small poke. I quickly looked around to see if I can see a needle but didnt see one and i had to get back into the game.
If in fact what i stepped on may have been a contaminated needle with hiv pos blood in the needle hollow, have i placed myself at risk? Please advise.
Thanks.
About 5 weeks ago i was playing soccer with a bunch of friends on the sand at a beach without shoes. While playing i was running for the ball out of bounds and stepping on something sharp which felt like a needle. I then checked the bottom of my foot and noticed a small poke. I quickly looked around to see if I can see a needle but didnt see one and i had to get back into the game.
If in fact what i stepped on may have been a contaminated needle with hiv pos blood in the needle hollow, have i placed myself at risk? Please advise.
Thanks.
I should also say even in the healthcare field it is not common when someone gets poked with a needle does trasnmission occur.
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the HIV Prevention Community
Condoms are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.
PrEP is used by people with high risk to prevent HIV infection.
Can I get HIV from surfaces, like toilet seats?
Can you get HIV from casual contact, like hugging?
Frequency of HIV testing depends on your risk.
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) may help prevent HIV infection.
