Friday, September 16, 2011

What are the chances of contracting HIV/AIDS from an accidental needlestick

What are the chances of contracting HIV/AIDS from an accidental needlestick?

Infectious Diseases - 5 Answers
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1 :
It is always a possibility. But not very common. If it is a dirty/used needle then a health care worker would fill out an incident report and go to the ER at once. They will do a lab work up. They will also test the person that the dirty needle was from. They will have you get blood work again in about 3 and 6 months to recheck. Best of luck.
2 :
Depends. If you get a needle stick puncture at work while taking blood from a patient the risk is high because the blood is fresh and the disease is still alive. There are a fair few factors to take in. If you get stuck at the beach from an old needle the risk is relatively low because the chance the virus is alive is minute. Try this site for clearer information. http://www.health24.com/medical/Condition_centres/777-792-814-1757,22047.asp
3 :
Healthcare workers are probably the most at risk group. Some unit of the C.D.C. keeps records.....they could quote the percentage as well. KEEP SAFE!!.........LATER
4 :
Highly unlikely......it takes a certain amount of the virus to actually infect you.
5 :
the chance is there, if you are stuck with a needle, and you think you where infected with HIV you should have told a doctor right away, the doctor could have gave you some meds that would have prevented you from getting the virus.

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