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Questions like these are very hard to answer. Disease transmission is a game of chances anyway, but its especially hard to know because details are important.
Most importantly, any person getting stuck by a needle should report the incident as soon as possible. If a person is concerned they may have been exposed to an infectious fluid, there may be medical treatment available to help prevention infection.
What else can I help you with?
Needle stick injury?
I assume you mean "What is a needle stick injury?" Accidentily pricking yourself with a contaminated needle after you have used it on a patient
Is there a very low risk of contracting hepatitis c from a single needle stick?
There is a low chance if it just goes into the skin. But if it goes into a vein, it may increase the chances of contracting it.
Can you get multiple sclerosis from a needle stick?
no
What is the most important action for someone with a needle stick after working with an AIDS patient?
Go screw everyone around you. Spread the love!
Can you get hpv from a needle stick?
Yes, there is some risk if the needle is contaminated with Hepatitis B.
Does getting your cartilage pierced hurt with a needle?
it depends on your pain tolerance! a bunch of my friends do them on their own. they numb it with ice then stick the needle through! i just got 2 done with a gun...it's faster and less scary!
Who said Stick a needle in your eye?
The phrase "stick a needle in your eye" is often used humorously to emphasize something unpleasant or painful. It is not attributed to a specific individual.
Why are nurses prone to hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is spread thru contamination with the blood of someone that is infected whether it be direct or a needle stick of someone that is infected not only blood but by body secretions
Tattoo needle stick out of the gun?
The tattoo needle should stick out of the gun (tube tip) about 1 to 2 millimeters when at rest, and slightly more when the machine is running due to vibration.
How long do you bleed a needle stick injury for?
one minute
How would you magnatize a needle?
Stick it to a magnet for a few minutes.
Can you get HIV from a needle prick?
If the fluid in the needle (I assume blood) does not contain the HIV virus, it is impossible to get HIV from the needle stick. If the blood in the needle is infected with HIV, then there is a fair chance the virus will be transmitted.
