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Yes, there have been cases where individuals have been infected by discarded needles, particularly in urban areas where needle disposal is inadequate. The risk of infection from a discarded needle primarily involves exposure to bloodborne pathogens like HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. While such incidents are relatively rare, they highlight the importance of proper needle disposal and public health measures to reduce the risk of needle-stick injuries.
What else can I help you with?
Can you tell me if you prick your finger with a dirty needle is there a chance of catching HIV?
Only, if the needle has infected blood on it. P.S: If you worry that you have HIV, your mind will attract it and soon you will have HIV so stop worrying and live a clean,careful and a normal life!
How do you know you are being discarded?
when noone talka to us itis said that we have been discarded
Are cancer and HIV caused by drugs?
Some drugs have been observed to increase the risk for certain cancers, but to say drugs cause cancer is a stretch since cancers can be caused by many things. HIV is not caused by drugs, but can be spread from person-to-person if IV drug abusers share an infected needle with someone who infected with HIV who used the needle.
What can a used Hypodermic Needle do to you when it injures you?
A used hypodermic needle has been in contact with the blood of another person. If that person had any number of infectious diseases, particularly HIV or hepatitis, that disease can be transmitted by blood. If your skin is punctured by a used hypodermic needle, you could become infected with a very serious disease - or possibly more than one.
How close to the sun has anybody ever been?
the moon is the closet anybody has been
Has anybody been to Mars and when?
no
When should a multiple-dose vial be discarded?
It should be discarded when its beyond-use date has been reached or its contents show signs of degradation or lack of sterility.
What is discarded materials?
Discarded materials are items that have been thrown away or discarded because they are no longer wanted or needed. These materials can include things like trash, waste, or unwanted items that are no longer useful or functional. Proper disposal and management of discarded materials are important for environmental conservation and waste reduction.
How long has the Space Needle been an iconic landmark in Seattle"?
The Space Needle has been an iconic landmark in Seattle for over 60 years.
The idea that Earth was the center of the universe is an example of that has long been discarded.?
the answer is a hypothesis
Is it sure that infected needle causes HIV infection?
You should trust that the health worker is experienced and has been through the training. General practice using needles, means that he/she has learnt to use only clean needles everytime. So you shouldn't worry about that problem occuring.
Has anybody been on Neptune before?
No one has "been on" Neptune.
