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Can Use Of Rust Blade Cause Health Issues?
Question: By mistake I used a used rust blade few months ago. But after two weeks I got slight fever and severe throat infection. Also after 4 months I'am feeling numbness in my hands and legs, follicular infection in my back. Also feeling weakness of muscle. I'am worried that is this any reason for some viral infection
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Using a rusted blade does not necessarily mean that you contracted a viral infection. It's important to note that rust itself is not typically associated with viral infections.
The symptoms you described, such as fever, throat infection, numbness in the hands and legs, follicular infection, and muscle weakness, can be caused by a variety of factors. They may be related to an infection, but it could also be due to other reasons such as bacterial infections, autoimmune disorders, nutritional deficiencies, or other medical conditions. It's difficult to determine the exact cause without a proper physical evaluation.
Get few test done
Complete blood count
Liver function test
Serum igE
And review with report.
I Hope Your Query is clear now.
Thank You
Please see detailed answer
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Using a rusted blade does not necessarily mean that you contracted a viral infection. It's important to note that rust itself is not typically associated with viral infections.
The symptoms you described, such as fever, throat infection, numbness in the hands and legs, follicular infection, and muscle weakness, can be caused by a variety of factors. They may be related to an infection, but it could also be due to other reasons such as bacterial infections, autoimmune disorders, nutritional deficiencies, or other medical conditions. It's difficult to determine the exact cause without a proper physical evaluation.
Get few test done
Complete blood count
Liver function test
Serum igE
And review with report.
I Hope Your Query is clear now.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
But it was my friends blad that I used. So is it a serious concern to spread any infectious or viral disease
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If your friend has any disease like
Hiv, hepatitis b or Hepatitis C, it can be transmitted.
But it has nothing to do with rust blade.
These viruses dies within few hours out of body.
Rust blade can only lead to tetanus. But symptoms of tetanus develops withing 1 week.
I Hope Your Query is clear now.
Thank You
Please see detailed answer
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If your friend has any disease like
Hiv, hepatitis b or Hepatitis C, it can be transmitted.
But it has nothing to do with rust blade.
These viruses dies within few hours out of body.
Rust blade can only lead to tetanus. But symptoms of tetanus develops withing 1 week.
I Hope Your Query is clear now.
Thank You
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Saisudha Kotla
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