Please reply

[john790]

Hi Teak and Team
I am following your forum since long time.
But like everyone, because of Anxiety i took the test after 3 months of Oral sex episode which definitely turned back NEGATIVE

Just one question -
I am in South Africa and the place i tested is government hospital.
Though the staffs are trained , one thing came in my mind is that What if MISTAKENLY (Not purposely) if they used the same needle (Not syringe) which they used for patient before me and if that person is HIV positive.
Asking it because you know most of the peoples here are infected by HIV and person who tested before me looked like prostitute . I did not checked the needle , but Syringe was new that i know.
Please reply.

[Vance2335]

We are not going to answer anxiety driven "what if" questions.

[john790]

Yes Teak
you are right
But worried because of african (black) peoples way of doing work...
As a rare case if the same needle was used (which is not possible) within 5 minutes of last test then can there be the possibility of transmission
Sorry i m bothering you
please forgive
just worried hence please reply

[Teak]

Now you know those are irrational thoughts.

[john790]

Hi Teak
please reply.
I need your advice as a senior expert on this forum

[at_ss]

Sure man, no problem :)

[john790]

Dear at_ss
I don't doubt your experience in this field.
You are from Mumbai and me too from Mumbai but working in S.A.
I really respect your comment

But being a senior advisor who is dealing with HIV queries for so Many years I just would like to hear comment from him

Please don't think that i am doubting your knowledge.
Thanks

[at_ss]

Am sure you know what Teak would say :)

[john790]

Thanks at_ss

Teak as a senior advisor I am waiting for your reply PLEASE

[at_ss]

Congrats on your negative result, though you didnt require a test. Now its time for you you to post on :

http://www.medhelp.org/forums/HIV-Anxiety-Support/show/595?controller=forums&action=show&id=595&camp=msc

Stay safe!