Is it possible to get HIV infection by a needle-prick?

Hi,

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I read your query and understand your concern.

Please mention the following details for clarification:

1. Type of risk exposure?

2. When was the exposure?

3. Please provide your age, intercourse history, and partner details.

I will try to help you.

To rule out HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), you need to take an HIV antibodies test, PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test, or PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) can be done depending on time.

Thank you.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

It is still not clear about where, which site, which needle, and how you got a needle prick?

It is already more than three days old. So there is no benefit of PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis).

Not all needles are HIV infected. But if the needle is likely to be infected, then I suggest you go for-

1. HIV antibodies test.

2. HIV 1 and 2 RNA PCR test after 14 days of exposure.

3. Followed by HIV antibodies test, HBsAg (hepatitis B surface antigen), hepatitis C virus (HCV) after three months of exposure.

If the needle is not infected, there is no need to worry about any tests.

Thank you.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Please get the tests done as mentioned above.

You have not told me about the needle prick details to assess whether it is severe enough to get HIV?

Thank you.