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Posted on Sat, 29 Jun 2019

Question: Hello doc i want to ask u that i got pricked by sharp object in my home ..blood came out litlle bit ....it was like pin prick but not the pin itwas the problm with our house door everyone who opende it used to get pricked with thar sharp objects ....i want to ask u that am i risk of getting hiv hep b or hep c if some one earlier got pricked by the same sharp object ...then i got pricked with the same and what is time the hiv hep b hep c remains infectious on surfaces on dried blood stains

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No reason to worry

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service.

Let me assure you that the risk of transmission of HIV, Hep B Or Hep C in such a case is practically zero and you have no reason to worry. Moreover, you cannot infect yourself with your own blood, so the question of these viruses remaining alive on these surfaces does not apply.

You may relax.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (46 minutes later)

Sir i want to if the virusws remains alive on that sharp objects if some others gat prickes the blood of them comes out

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
5-6 days

Detailed Answer:
HIV may survive in dried blood at room temperature for up to five or six days provided that the optimum pH level is maintained. However, that is unlikely in a condition like this.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (20 minutes later)

Thanks for ur reply but i want to ask u that if any person who got pricked earlier than me just 2 or 3 days
back during which viruses are alive can then it be infectious for me for any viruses hiv hep b hep c ...and what about the time hep b hepc remains alive outside the body ....some docters say that hiv gets dried off when comes in air and uv rays ....what about that sir ....is there nay case happended due to above said senario....is there any need of testing for any of the above said viruses..... And what are optimum conditions for hiv hepc hep b to live otside body i.e temp ..ph...humidity...and effect of these factors on these viruses...would you recommende me of testing any of the viruses in my case

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (8 hours later)

Heloo sir i m waiting for reply sir

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get tested if you feel apprehensive

Detailed Answer:
I am really sorry that I was not available yesterday to answer your query. The hepatitis C virus can survive outside of the body for up to 3 weeks whereas for hepatitis B it is at least 1 week. Exposure to air (and other associated factors) definitely reduces its likelihood of maintaining integrity (for all the three viruses).

I do not see the reason to get tested but if you feel apprehensive, definitely go for it.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana