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I Got a Cut From a Scissor That Was Used By Someone Else.
The Scissor Was Used By The Other Person 40-45 Minutes Before My Use.
The Scissor Was Untouched For 40-45 minutes, and then I Had Used It.
The injury had bleeded, 2-3 drops of blood came out.
Can This Incident Transmit Hiv, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, Hsv?
Should I Start PEP For HIV?
I Have Shared The Photo of The Cut (Injury) Which I Got From This Incident.
Please Help.
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Clean the wound first
Inj.T.T
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It's a low risk case
You need not worry
Just check for serology blood tests for HIV hbsag etc if still you are doubtful
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Yes, you are right. A contaminated scissors with bleeding wounds can result in HBV and HIV infection.
For HIV: Treatment with PEP must begin as soon as possible, ideally within 2 hours, and is generally ineffective if started after 72 hours.
For HBV: Treatment with HBIG must begin, if you have not been vaccinated with Hep B vaccination.
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This is an extremely low-risk situation and PEP is not needed. HIV cannot survive on a dry surface like scissors for more than a few minutes â after 40-45 minutes, any HIV on the scissor would be completely non-infectious. Syphilis and HSV also cannot survive outside the body on dry surfaces. Hepatitis B is more durable but transmission through this type of incidental contact after 40+ minutes on a dry scissor is considered negligible risk. Clean the cut, apply antiseptic, and you do not need PEP or any post-exposure prophylaxis.
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No PEP or special treatment is needed for this incident. Clean and dress the cut normally. If you continue to have anxiety about this, speaking with a doctor for reassurance would help. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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Low Risk..
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Based on the history and the photograph, this is a superficial cut with minimal bleeding. HIV transmission from a pair of scissors that had been unused for 40–45 minutes is considered negligible, and HIV PEP is not recommended in this scenario. The risk of Hepatitis B and C is also extremely low. Clean the wound with soap and water, apply an antiseptic, and ensure your tetanus vaccination is up to date. If you are not vaccinated against Hepatitis B, discuss vaccination with your doctor for future protection.
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Very low chance of spread .just take injection TT ,apply antiseptic ointment ,and take few medicines to avoid secondary infection
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No risk of disease that you have mentioned
Keep the area clean and dry
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Get inj.T.T 0.5ml IM
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No risk
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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The risk for transmission of any of the diseases mentioned is extremely low to negligible. Just clean the cut under running water with soap for 10 minutes. Keep the area clean and dry
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No , but you need to tt vaccination for it.
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Wash the wounded area for 10 minutes with antibacterial soap... viruses do not survive outside the body for so long so the chances and risks are very low...but there is risk of bacterial infection.. so regulate properly for any kind of redness and swelling... or you can book consultation for further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
No risk
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Dr.Mohit singh
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Based on your history, the risk of HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or syphilis transmission from a small cut caused by scissors that had been unused for 40–45 minutes is extremely low. HIV PEP is generally not indicated for this type of exposure.
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Wash the wound well with soap and water and ensure your tetanus and Hepatitis B vaccination are up to date.
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If you remain concerned, consult a physician for reassurance and further guidance.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes, start immediately
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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