2007-03-14 10:33:44 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Yes, although there is a difference between a needle prick and an actual injection. Many healthworkers worry the same as you do about getting pricked when they administer shots or take blood. But, the prevalence of healthworkers getting HIV is less than 1%, because it was basically just a prick. Injections, on the other hand, like a person sharing a needle to inject heroin will definitely have a higher chance because it's in there longer. This isn't to say that just getting pricked will not cause HIV. There is still danger, only it's a little less. So, if you are worried, go to your nearest anonymous testing clinic and get tested.
2007-03-14 10:49:32 · answer #1 · answered by nicoleblingy2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually, the chance of you getting infected with HIV after one stick from an HIV postive needle are 1%. This is a statistic used in hospital settings. Your chances are 3% for hepatitis C from a hep C positive person.
2007-03-14 17:37:32 · answer #2 · answered by Emily M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it might depend on how deep the needle went in. and if the person bled at all. if the person bled, then the needle made contact with the blood stream, and they could have been infected. i would call a nurse hotline or something close to it.
2007-03-14 10:37:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-03-14 10:35:58 · answer #4 · answered by ♥LuV my preppyness♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is very possible, if the needle is infected and it then enters your blood stream there is a very high risk
Needles is a major way HIV is spread; probably second to un protected sex
2007-03-14 10:36:49 · answer #5 · answered by MJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol no you won't be able to. yet humorous tale. you won't be able to logically capture "AIDS." AIDS is a syndrome it somewhat is the consequence of a virulent disease referred to as HIV. in case you acquire HIV and precise preserve your self like keeping up with meds,ingesting suitable, workout ordinary, getting stable sleep, then you definitely would stay your finished life span and on no account get AIDS. lol yet you won't be able to capture hiv the virus that reasons aids from sweat so some distance as is standard.
2016-09-30 22:29:31 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in depends if the needle went all the way in and you cant tell you have to be tested but is possible
2007-03-14 10:36:55 · answer #7 · answered by lori b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is quite possible whoever it is that got stung with that needle should go and have themselves checked asap.
2007-03-14 11:33:36 · answer #8 · answered by robert s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it will you could cautch AIDS, STDS and many other deseases from needles that r used or other.
2007-03-14 10:35:52 · answer #9 · answered by Ash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-03-14 10:39:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋