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Can Reusing A Lancing Device Transmit Hiv?
Question: can reusing a lancing device transmit hiv?
can reusing a lancing device transmit hiv?
Brief Answer:
You only you are using it there is practically no chance of external HIV
Detailed Answer:
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If you are using a lancet for yourself, you can feel free to use it any number of times and there would be no chance to transmit HIV unless anyone else has also used the same lancet. In case you are reusing a lancet used by someone else whose HIV status is unknown, there is indeed a minimal chance of transmission of HIV in case that person is HIV positive. However, the chance is still minimal because the amount of blood that is likely to remain on the lancet is extremely negligible.
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You only you are using it there is practically no chance of external HIV
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service.
If you are using a lancet for yourself, you can feel free to use it any number of times and there would be no chance to transmit HIV unless anyone else has also used the same lancet. In case you are reusing a lancet used by someone else whose HIV status is unknown, there is indeed a minimal chance of transmission of HIV in case that person is HIV positive. However, the chance is still minimal because the amount of blood that is likely to remain on the lancet is extremely negligible.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Brief Answer:
You only you are using it there is practically no chance of external HIV
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service.
If you are using a lancet for yourself, you can feel free to use it any number of times and there would be no chance to transmit HIV unless anyone else has also used the same lancet. In case you are reusing a lancet used by someone else whose HIV status is unknown, there is indeed a minimal chance of transmission of HIV in case that person is HIV positive. However, the chance is still minimal because the amount of blood that is likely to remain on the lancet is extremely negligible.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
You only you are using it there is practically no chance of external HIV
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service.
If you are using a lancet for yourself, you can feel free to use it any number of times and there would be no chance to transmit HIV unless anyone else has also used the same lancet. In case you are reusing a lancet used by someone else whose HIV status is unknown, there is indeed a minimal chance of transmission of HIV in case that person is HIV positive. However, the chance is still minimal because the amount of blood that is likely to remain on the lancet is extremely negligible.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Ok doc. How about if the lancet needle is new but the lancet device ( the pricker) is reused by a hiv+ before me, am i at risk?
Ok doc. How about if the lancet needle is new but the lancet device ( the pricker) is reused by a hiv+ before me, am i at risk?
Brief Answer:
No risk
Detailed Answer:
If the lancet is new but the lancing device has been used earlier by other people, you have no reason to worry about HIV transmission.
Regards
No risk
Detailed Answer:
If the lancet is new but the lancing device has been used earlier by other people, you have no reason to worry about HIV transmission.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Brief Answer:
No risk
Detailed Answer:
If the lancet is new but the lancing device has been used earlier by other people, you have no reason to worry about HIV transmission.
Regards
No risk
Detailed Answer:
If the lancet is new but the lancing device has been used earlier by other people, you have no reason to worry about HIV transmission.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Ok. So only the lancet needle can transmit hiv doc? If given, it was already used.
Ok. So only the lancet needle can transmit hiv doc? If given, it was already used.
Brief Answer:
Only the needles matter
Detailed Answer:
Yes, only the needles matter (provided that you are not using a lancing device visibly soaked in blood).
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Only the needles matter
Detailed Answer:
Yes, only the needles matter (provided that you are not using a lancing device visibly soaked in blood).
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Brief Answer:
Only the needles matter
Detailed Answer:
Yes, only the needles matter (provided that you are not using a lancing device visibly soaked in blood).
Regards
Only the needles matter
Detailed Answer:
Yes, only the needles matter (provided that you are not using a lancing device visibly soaked in blood).
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Ok doc. Lastly, so given the situation, i could have peace of mind that im not in any way infected? Does dry blood a risk for transmission as well?
Ok doc. Lastly, so given the situation, i could have peace of mind that im not in any way infected? Does dry blood a risk for transmission as well?
Brief Answer:
No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Yes, in the given situation you can rest in peace.
Dry blood is unlikely to transmit HIV.
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No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Yes, in the given situation you can rest in peace.
Dry blood is unlikely to transmit HIV.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Brief Answer:
No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Yes, in the given situation you can rest in peace.
Dry blood is unlikely to transmit HIV.
Regards
No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Yes, in the given situation you can rest in peace.
Dry blood is unlikely to transmit HIV.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Brief Answer:
Possibly just a viral infection with an allergic component
Detailed Answer:
Possibly just a viral infection with an allergic component. No need to worry.
Possibly just a viral infection with an allergic component
Detailed Answer:
Possibly just a viral infection with an allergic component. No need to worry.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Brief Answer:
Possibly just a viral infection with an allergic component
Detailed Answer:
Possibly just a viral infection with an allergic component. No need to worry.
Possibly just a viral infection with an allergic component
Detailed Answer:
Possibly just a viral infection with an allergic component. No need to worry.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Ok doc it has been 2months already. Does allergic — lasts more than this?
Ok doc it has been 2months already. Does allergic — lasts more than this?
Brief Answer:
Unrelated
Detailed Answer:
The allergic reaction is possibly unrelated. It can last a while but clinical examination is needed.
Unrelated
Detailed Answer:
The allergic reaction is possibly unrelated. It can last a while but clinical examination is needed.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Brief Answer:
Unrelated
Detailed Answer:
The allergic reaction is possibly unrelated. It can last a while but clinical examination is needed.
Unrelated
Detailed Answer:
The allergic reaction is possibly unrelated. It can last a while but clinical examination is needed.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Ok doc so this is not symptoms of early hiv symptoms or ARS?
Ok doc so this is not symptoms of early hiv symptoms or ARS?
Brief Answer:
Unlikely
Detailed Answer:
I don't think so.
However, just to clear your apprehension you can feel free to get a HIV test done.
Regards
Unlikely
Detailed Answer:
I don't think so.
However, just to clear your apprehension you can feel free to get a HIV test done.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Brief Answer:
Unlikely
Detailed Answer:
I don't think so.
However, just to clear your apprehension you can feel free to get a HIV test done.
Regards
Unlikely
Detailed Answer:
I don't think so.
However, just to clear your apprehension you can feel free to get a HIV test done.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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