Human T lymphotrophic virus(htlv)

Question

Human T lymphotrophic virus(htlv)

2020-07-02 17:12:05

Asked for Male, 28 Years

3months back I went for blood test in reputed diagnostic lab,they took the blood using vacutainer needle, is there any possibility of me infected with htlv1 and 2 virus I don't whether fresh needle or reused needle, because I got infection on screen and htlv virus symptoms can I know how to get tested for htlv virus

Answers (3)

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Dr. Soudip Saha

General Physician

5 yrs expSouth 24 Parganas

Now a days disposable needle are used.

Answered2020-07-03 07:29:14

Let others know if this answer was helpful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Dr. Vipin Yadav

General Physician

3 yrs expDelhi

Lab not allowed to reuse needle

Next Steps

anti htlv 1&2 ELISA

Answered2020-07-03 06:54:51

Let others know if this answer was helpful

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

2

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

3

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

1

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

103

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

2

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

2

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