1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Flu

  4. Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Tattoos?

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

2017-07-30 08:06:10
I'm doing a research about HIV transmission and I really need to know how likely does one get an HIV from tattoos? I've been doing some research and I can't seem to find any specific case but it did say that it is possible. Thank you.
32 Views

Answers (1)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
HELLO, ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT REPORTED, BUT MANY CASES IN RAJASTHAN DURING RAMDEVEVRA MELA TATTOOS ARE MADE THEY ARE NOT PROFESSIONAL USED SAME NEEDLE FOR TATTOOS GOT HIV. AS THEIR CHARGES ARE MINIMAL SO MANY CASES CAN BE SEEN. O.K BYE.

Answered2017-07-30 09:21:22

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Nipah Virus (NiV) Infection: Do's and Don't's

Dr.Amit Jauhari

Nipah virus (NiV) infection is a newly emerging infection that causes severe disease in both animals and humans. The nat ... Read more

Immunity Essentials 101: How to Protect Yourself Against Viruses

Dr. Vaidyas

In the wake of hue and cry over the Corona Virus outbreak in the People’s Republic of China that is spreading throughout ... Read more

What Is Nipah Virus? Am I Safe?

Dr.Neha Bansal

Nipah Virus or NiV is a newly emerging virus which causes severe diseases in both humans and animals. The disease can be ... Read more

What Is Zika Virus? Should We Be Worried?

Dr.Harshini.V

Zika virus was first isolated in the year 1947, in Africa. Although its only recently that the whole world has come to k ... Read more

What Is Nipah Virus? Symptoms and Prevention

Dr.Sandeep Jassal

1. WHAT IS NIPAH VIRUS AND HOW IT SPREADS?Nipah virus (NiV) infection is the newly emerging zoonosis disease that spread ... Read more

Nipah Virus: Mortality, Morbidity and Fear Psychosis

Dr.Neelam Nath Bhatia

Update -Nipah outbreak is not likely to spread. Siliguri faced similar fear psychosis due to outbreak of this virus and ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

HIV transmission

1194 Views
Can you catch HIV if you sit on a toilet seat with few left over blood from previous use and if you have ...Read More

HIV Blood Test

295 Views
HIV 1+O/2 Antibodies and HIV 1 p24 Antigen, Serum Nonreactive ECLIA Test specifications: 1) ECLIA: Senst ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.