Hiv transmission
Can Hiv ever be transmitted through the use of lancet holder, which was used a few days back last and for which the needle was definitely changed?
Hello how are you? Just for clarification purposes, are you asking about the lancet holder that looks like a small pen or the lancet, which is the sharp point or needle that is placed in the holder. The lancets are only ever used once. We are not medical professionals but I hope to gather more information from you to give you the best response.
Here is an article which may provide more insight on HIV transmission: https://h-i-v.net/transmission
I hope to hear from you soonThank you for your revert, yes, the lancet holder was the same but the lancet (needle) was changed. What i mean to say is that the lancet holder with a different needle was used about 3 days back and the lancet was disposed and used again 3 days later with a different and new needle. Would this qualify for a case of transmission. Look forward ro your revert. Thank you.
The lancet holder (the pen like thing was the same) but the lancet (needle) was changed and used again. Is there any chance that the lancet surface (flat surface of the pen like object which normally touches the surface of the skin could be a transmission risk 3 days after the last usage if there was technically any blood) on the surface (couldnt be physically seen) at all.
Alafia (Peace) This is a difficult topic to address. I am not a medical professional but I would ask one about your questions. I hope you get the answers you need. I would suggest getting tested to be sure. Khafre (H-I-V.net Team Member)
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It's such a hard thing for us to determine, not only because we are not medical professionals but because it can be difficult to determine transmission risk online like this. We can provide info and I hope that helps. HIV is not expected to live for long at all, making environmental transmission outside the body virtually non-existent. This means HIV cannot be transmitted through contact with everyday surfaces, but if there is blood within a needle that may be different - more about that here: https://h-i-v.net/myths-misconceptions .
Have you already talked to an HIV counselor? An HIV counselor at a testing facility will be able to walk through your exact risk level. There are certainly steps you can take if you know you have been exposed to HIV, like taking PEP - https://h-i-v.net/pep . Do you think you could locate a facility with testing in your area? - https://h-i-v.net/living/testing-locator - Liz (Team Member)
