The 16+ years old son of my very close friend had once gone to Metro Gali of Kolkata, India and got a tatoo on his upper arm. We now know, it very dangerous as far as AIDS infection is concerned. Then my friend asked me to ask few questions through this medium. Please do reply some genuine answers as we are all very worried. Is there something worryiung about. Can he be infected. His son confessed that the persons who were tatooing, use a machine caontainig needles with ink on its tips. Please send some genuine response.
2006-10-11 00:01:54 · 7 answers · asked by computersir 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Test immediately.
2006-10-11 00:09:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Defiantly, I don't what the laws are in India concerning tattooing in the USA Tattoo shops are required to destroy needles after using on an individual. Any thing containing contaminated blood can potentially infect someone. I would investigate the shop where he got the tattoo, to see if they are using new needles on each customer. Even with the laws in the USA, people are still infected with HIV. I know this probably doesn't help with the fear you are experiencing, If you are unable to find out what the hygene practices of the tattoo shop are I would take him to his doctors to have him tested. If he is infected the sooner he starts treatment the better. Good luck to you all.
2006-10-13 13:45:50 · answer #2 · answered by paulamcneil1223 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi; ask your frend to have an HIV test. Though it has a small chance but if at all the tattoo maker uses same needle to pucture the skin even the slightest blood contact might infect it with HIV virus. Know one more thing that HIV virus does not means AIDS. p-pal live with HIV until end of their life and do nto get AIDS. But to be on safe side ask ur frend to have an HIV test.
2006-10-11 00:09:46 · answer #3 · answered by Bunty Rocks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HIV which is the cause for AIDS is transmitted through infected blood,saliva ,needles ughand unprotected sex.thare is possibility in tatoo because it is done by needle which was used for many people.signs and symptoms of AIDS only appear after 10 to 12 months of infection.but you people dont get panic because these all are only in the case of the naadle get infected.so to clear your doubt you can check and clear it.dont worry.i will pray.
2006-10-11 00:24:18 · answer #4 · answered by crazy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he could be infected if the needles were not new and sterile ones.
infected could be passed if somebody with HIV was tattoo'ed with the same needles.
the machine is completly normal for how tattoos are done - its just whether of not the needles were new which needs to be resolved. i would maybe suggest taking the person for a test just to make sure.
i would never get a tattoo done other than a professional place that allows you to see needles being unwrapped infront of me so i knew that they are not used
2006-10-11 00:13:01 · answer #5 · answered by alrightyyy_then 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can be dangerous if the needles are not new and the equipment used is not sterilized between clients.
It's best to use a tatoo artist that is reputable. The US has health laws that parlors must follow and they are periodically inspected.
2006-10-11 00:16:28 · answer #6 · answered by Patricia S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya if first that needle used on the HIV patient
2006-10-11 22:03:18 · answer #7 · answered by gul's 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋