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Recently I took tetanus injection..I dnt know it was sterile or not .if I get transmitted by any dangerous disease like hepatitis or hiv,when I will do the test please suggest...
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Please don't worry, the risk here is practically nil. Tetanus injections in clinics and hospitals in India are given with single-use disposable syringes and needles, so transmission of HIV or hepatitis B/C from a routine TT shot is not a realistic concern. These viruses need fresh infected blood entering your bloodstream, and a properly given injection does not do that. If you are still anxious, you can simply get HIV (4th generation antigen-antibody test), HBsAg and anti-HCV done any time after 4 weeks from the injection, and a repeat HIV test at 3 months for full reassurance. No treatment or medicine is needed in the meantime, and you can continue normal life, work and family contact without any precautions. If health anxiety is troubling you a lot, that itself is worth discussing - you can book a consult with me on Practo or meet me at Synergy Multispeciality Hospital, Miraj.
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Least or zero risk exposure. OVERTHINKING
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Risk is negligible. To clear your doubts, get rapid tests done for same.
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Can get a viral markers done
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As a physician, my opinion would be:
If you received a tetanus injection from a properly functioning healthcare facility, the risk of acquiring HIV, hepatitis B (HBV), or hepatitis C (HCV) from the injection is extremely low. The concern would mainly arise if a previously used or contaminated needle/syringe had been used.
If you are genuinely unsure about the sterility and the injection was given recently, I would take a baseline test and then follow up rather than worry unnecessarily.
Suggested testing schedule
Today / as soon as possible — baseline
* HIV 1 & 2 4th-generation Ag/Ab test
* HBsAg ± anti-HBs/anti-HBc
* Anti-HCV
* This establishes your status before/around the suspected exposure.
HIV
* A laboratory-based 4th-generation HIV Ag/Ab test can usually detect infection 18–45 days after exposure.
* I would repeat the HIV 4th-generation test at approximately 6 weeks.
* If there is a significant documented exposure, an HIV NAT/RNA test can detect infection earlier and should be discussed with an infectious-disease/PEP clinician.
Hepatitis C
* If the exposure is considered significant, HCV RNA can be checked at 3–6 weeks, followed by anti-HCV testing at 4–6 months if indicated.
Hepatitis B
* Testing should be individualized according to your hepatitis-B vaccination and antibody status. HBsAg is an important marker for infection.
One important point
If this happened within the last 72 hours and there is a real possibility that a previously used needle/syringe was used, don’t wait for testing—seek an HIV PEP assessment urgently. PEP is time-sensitive.
If you tell me when you received the tetanus injection (e.g., today, 2 days ago, 1 week ago) and whether it was at a hospital/clinic/pharmacy, I can give you an exact day-by-day testing plan.
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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. 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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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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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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