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How Long Does A Puncture Wound From A TB Test Take To Heal?

Posted on Fri, 8 Sep 2017

Question: Is a tb test consider a open wound? Is the puncture deep enough to transmit hiv? How long does it take a puncture from a tb test to close.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please don't worry! There is no risk for HIV .

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing in healthcare magic.

You shouldn't worry because based on the fact that there is no bleeding from a subcutaneous TB injection and the wound is superficial there is no risk to get HIV infection.
The risk exist from blood to blood contact from an open bleeding wound.

Usually a puncture from a TB test takes several days to close.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (9 hours later)

Isn't blood to blood contact if my was bleeding a little and someone blood got on my arm as assisting w a slash or wound on them? Or isn't enough blood or not deep enough . Just asking bc I didn't know this guy at the gym who I assisted him in an accident . My opening was a tb test not a accident wound

Answered by Dr. Dr. Monika Dede (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please don't worry there is no risk to get HIV.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you writing back.

Since that you don't have a deep wound and a lot of blood there is no risk to get HIV infection.

I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana