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HIV or Hepatitis from tattoo?

2021-12-31 16:31:32
In 2017 I got a tattoo(same needle for all) in a village fair.So Is there anything to worry about HIV or hepatitis??
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May occur

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4 years is a long time,however you should still get yourself screened for viral markers(HIV,HbsAg,HCV).

Answered2021-12-31 18:11:03

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Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

Answered2021-12-31 18:08:48

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It is 5 years since you got tattooing done. If nothing has happened in 5 years, most probably nothing will happen. However it is worthwhile getting your HBSAg, Hepatitis C, and HIV test done because at times viral load is not adequate to cause a clinical disease but infection may be there.

Answered2021-12-31 16:56:55

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Though now its remote possibility.
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Still you may screen for viral markers and consult online.

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