Contraction of virus via piercing

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Asked for Female, 18 Years

I recently had my daughter's ears pierced. The gentleman who did the piercing didn't change the needle and I forgot to ask him. For the same. What are the chances that my daughter might've contracted to an HIV or some other similar virus? Should I get her tested for HIV?

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Dr. Swathi S Aithal General Physician 9 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Swathi S Aithal

General Physician 9 yrs exp Bangalore

Hello.well dear with the similar needle there is always chance of contracting any blood borne disease including hiv if any other person had the disease. .well you can get her tested if she develops any symptoms like fever, loose stools, weakness.. thank you

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