Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Does HIV Spread Through PIN Pricks ?
Does HIV spread through PIN Pricks ?
posted on
Sat, 26 Jun 2010
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Sat, 26 Jun 2010
Answered on
Tue, 26 Jul 2011
Last reviewed on
User's Response
Dr. RANJITHA's
Response
IF there is dried blood or some other bodily fluids on it then you have to think about it as solid needles can transmit diseases if there is bodily fluids on it.risk of transmission s only 0.38% so not much to worry.
Hi Srinath,thanks for query.Yes it can spread.Any thing which is contaminated with the blood of infected person may be needle or pin can spread the infection.This applies when the person is infected with HIV.Please be careful.
wishing you good health.
wishing you good health.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Lentiviruses
Loading Online Doctors....