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Can Someone Get HIV From A Needle Prick?
hi It is not safe to use unsterilized objects . Hope that you are lucky.
Brief Answer:
No need for HIV testing .
Detailed Answer:
Hi , I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
HIV is transmitted by blood to blood contact. Sewing kits supplied in hotels are not sterile and can cause infection- may be different organism from your cyst/ pimple.
In your case you have used sewing needle - hotels generally give you a fresh kit and not used one -there is a chance of infection but not of HIV.
Just wait for few days and if required consult a physician if cyst / pimple reappears or becomes worse.
I hope I have explained the logics and needs.
Thanks
Brief Answer:
No need for HIV testing .
Detailed Answer:
Hi , I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
HIV is transmitted by blood to blood contact. Sewing kits supplied in hotels are not sterile and can cause infection- may be different organism from your cyst/ pimple.
In your case you have used sewing needle - hotels generally give you a fresh kit and not used one -there is a chance of infection but not of HIV.
Just wait for few days and if required consult a physician if cyst / pimple reappears or becomes worse.
I hope I have explained the logics and needs.
Thanks
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