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Can a doctor intentionally spread hiv or hepatitis using tongue depressor??earlier I complained about proper sanitation of tongue depressor...in 2 nd visit he called me...and inspected my mouth using tongue depressor..can he intentionally spread any virus or bacteria to take revenge?? Please suggest the needfull..I have a mouth ulcer..and
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It's highly unlikely that a doctor intentionally tried to transmit any diseas indirectly
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Yes. It is possible to spread diseases through an infected tongue depressor.
Diseases transmitted by tongue depressor are like
Mononucleosis, Respiratory viruses, including influenza and coronaviruses, are present in saliva and respiratory droplets, Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1) causes cold sores, this virus is highly transmissible through direct contact with saliva or an active sore, Cytomegalovirus (CMV) poses risks particularly to pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals, Streptococcal Infections and common cavities and gum disease are driven by bacteria (such as Streptococcus mutans).
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Unlikely. Why would a Dr try taking revenge in that way?
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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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No doctor ever intentionally does so and more over the instrument used are sterilised after every use , you shouldn't worry so much about it and trust your doctor
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I need a mode of detailed history
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These days single use wooden tongue depressor is used commonly. Suppose reusable tongue is used, doctors make sure it's sterile.
Transmission through saliva alone is highly unlikely. HIV. HIV is extremely fragile and does not survive long outside the human body. Once exposed to the air and drying out on a surface, the virus quickly becomes non-infectious
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Need full history
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Do consult
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Use INSTRUMENT IN FORMALDEHYDE CHAMBER WHICH STRILIZE THE INSTRUMENT.
SO NO VIRUS, BACTERIA IS ACTIVE.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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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
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Bareilly
Nope
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No risk
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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