HIV from neddle/syringe lyion the floor

2023-10-03 12:45:51
Sir, is there any chance of HIV infection if anyone steps on an injection neddle/syringe or blood sample collection neddle/syringe lying on the floor of a hospital premises? Is there any fear if there is any wound on the foot in this incident?
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Maybe if needle is contaminated Consult immediately on practo or eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six

Answered2023-10-03 15:46:02

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No. There is no fear because the HIV virus can't survive away from the human body for more than two hours.

Answered2023-10-03 14:49:52

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Proper and detailed history is required to resolve your query. Kindly consult

Answered2023-10-03 13:45:52

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It's hard to say . If needle is contaminated with that hiv person . . Also hiv virus won't stay long on surface .... So for sure . U can visit near doctor  do proper blood test . Also take tetanus  injection as if it's needle contaminated with soil

Answered2023-10-03 13:25:58

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Answered2023-10-03 16:43:34

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2023-10-03 16:01:17

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment of fear of infection of  HIV . Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history. Please follow good life style as • take plenty of fluid and • take less spicy and fatty foods and • take home made food only and do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and • keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .

Answered2023-10-03 14:24:50

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Need more history Consult for further guidance

Answered2023-10-03 13:09:41

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Need few more details Kindly consult

Answered2023-10-03 12:46:53

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