Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Are The Chances Of HIV Transmission From A Staple Prick If The Staple Had Fresh Blood On It?

I got grocery paper bags delivered with staples on it. I pricked myself 5 minutes after the delivery when unpacking the bags. There were a couple of drops of blood after the prick. And I noticed that the bag had blood stains around the staple pin. I live in a town with high HIV prevalence and I am fairly certain the delivery driver pricked himself before delivering the bags and it was his blood stains on the bag. What are the chances of HIV transmission to me assuming the driver is HIV positive?
Mon, 10 Mar 2025
Report Abuse
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Are The Chances Of HIV Transmission From A Staple Prick If The Staple Had Fresh Blood On It?