Can Someone Catch AIDS From Needle Stick

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Please help.. (NEEDLE STICK AT A RAVE, 2010) (URBAN LEGENDS, 2010)

Well, I went to this rave for the first time and I have been hearing rumors about crazy lifeless people with HIV positive needles and poking people with them. Well last night I went and took ecstasy for the first time also (I know, BAD ) well after...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,"Crazy lifeless people with HIV positive needles poking people"??? Dude, where was that rave, zombie-land?See below.Dr. BobTERRIFIED!!! Need reassurance (donation!) (URBAN LEGEND, 2010) Mar 9, 2010Two days ago, I was standing by a curb.... Read more »

It was a dark and stormy night... (NEEDLE STICK, 2010) (URBAN LEGENDS, 2010)

..and I went to a Wal-Mart. This is normally a creepy place, anyway. Oh, yes..it is. You need an... Read more »

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Was shot with a ball (containing needles) at a rave... HIV? PLEASE HELP! (NEEDLE STICK) (URBAN LEGEND, 2009)

Hi Doc. I've read the previous questions about needle stick injuries and pin pricks at this... Read more »

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Needle Sticked

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I thought the chance of getting HIV was very very low ? how do you know the doctor got HIV from the needle ? and like i said im not crazy, i was right all along about the needles, so thank you all for telling me tht sick shit and tht im crazy and im... Read more »

needle stick pep meds

Posted by justagirl72, 3 Replies

Hi, I'm a new nurse (1yr)..on March 17th (not so lucky) I was stuck on my left index finger by an insulin needle while injecting a known HIV+ /HCV drug user pt unknown CD4 or load ct. although he seemed very wasted. I avoided using his abdomen... Read more »

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HIV Needle-Stick Rumors Still Thriving Online

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