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needlestick injury Oct 21, 2006 Hello, I sufferred at 21 g needlestick injury in may. It was used to take blood from a terminal AIDS patient (antecutibtal fossa). THe needle was bloody, but the injury itself was shallow. I completed a 28d regimen of PEP. My 11 week test was negative. I have painless bilateral submandibular adenpathy that has persisted since august (8 weeks post exposure) until now (roughly 2.5 mo). Do you think this has anything to do with ARS? I was tested again a few days ago, but have been freaking out waiting for results. What do you think? |
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| Response from Dr. Frascino
 Hello, Your 11-week negative test is very encouraging. The odds are very much in your favor. I would tend to strongly doubt your submandibular adenopathy is HIV related. However, I do suggest you continue with your post-PEP HIV screening tests per the guidelines to confirm your negative status and put any residual fears to rest. Good luck. Dr. Bob | ||||||||
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