Can tattoos lead to HIV and hepatitis b and c?

Answer 1

It would be extremely ill advised. If you have hep C and your blood or other bodily fluids or your tissue contaminates the artist they retain the right to sue you. If you can find an artist that will accept the risks then by all means go for it, but you must be open with your artist because if you aren't then you can be sued for negligence or even attempted murder depending on the court.

Answer 2

Be very careful if you plan on getting a tattoo and have Hepatitis C. Also, even if you don't have it, be careful when getting a tattoo. You can't always trust that all instruments are sterile. When getting tattooes, always be cautious that you are not touching anyone, or having anyone touch you, especially if you're bleeding. If tattoo parlors as for your medical history, be sure to provide it. You wouldn't want someone else to get it.

Answer 3

Not in Virginia. We are not allowed to tattoo people with Infectious Diseases. You can also check with the shop, depending on the area you are in. Most shops will not care, since a good majority of people don't know if they have any blood borne illnesses, and we still have to take the same precautions. We will, however, greatly appreciate the advanced warning, but will not matter in the long run.

Answer 4

Yes, you can get hepatitis A, B, C, D even HIV if the tattoo gun is not throughly cleaned and needles reused, not to mention the inks. All items should be autoclaved. Ink should be poured into single use containers and unused ink in those contaners should be disposed. Likewise the area getting 'inked' should be cleaned with chlorahexidine or alcohol wash.

Answer 5

Only if the tattooist does not sterilizer his equipment and uses used needles.

my dad got hepatitis c from a tattoo he got in Germany, but that was from the needle. you won't just develop hiv or hepatitis from getting a tattoo. if you want a tattoo, my advice would be to just go to a clean place. maybe you could read some reviews of the places in your area, or ask around.

Answer 6

Most states and counties require a note from a doctor saying that you are free from communicable diseases in order to get your tattoo and piercing license

Answer 7

well i take it u have hepatitis. Well i clean my body good so i cant help u.

Answer 8

Not from the ink, but you can be infected if the needle has not been sterilized. You should always ask about clean needles.

HIV is passed on the same way, dirty needles!

Answer 9

Hepatitis C is only transmitted to another person from Blood to Blood Contact. So, as long as the Tattoo artist with Hepatitis C isn't bleeding, it would be completely fine.