Can You Get Hiv From Non Hollow Bore Needle

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hollow bore needle stick

Hello Dr.I'm just writing to say that I too was infected by a hollow bore needle stick accident. People think it can't happen this way, but as we are living proof, it absolutely can.So people should know to beware. Even if you are...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Mine would definitely qualify for freak accident, not high risk. Sorry, I really do not agree with you. If I need my appendix out, I really don't want Robbie Robot wielding the scalpel! Many occupations have associated risks. By your logic,... Read more »

hollow-bore needle stick

Hi Dr. FrascinoWhat routine procedure was it that led up to the needle stick exposure? Wait,... Read more »

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Les IV drug users utilisent-ils des hollow bore ?

Bonjour Dr bob,J'espre que vous allez bien. Vous avez pass un bel t ?J'ai une petite... Read more »

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Articles

U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Safer Needle Devices: Protecting Health Care Workers

Contents Acronyms and Abbreviations Purpose of this Packet Epidemiology of Needlestick Injuries Occupational Risk of Needlestick Injuries Occupational Risk of Hepatitis B Occupational Risk of Hepatitis C Occupational Risk of HIV ... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Massachusetts: Over-the-Counter Needles Bill Vetoed

In a widely predicted move, Gov. Mitt Romney on Friday vetoed a bill that would legalize over-the-counter sales of hypodermic needles in Massachusetts. Romney rejected the idea that Massachusetts should join 47 other states in promoting clean... Read more »

HIV Expert Urges Creation of Needle Exchange in Canada's Prisons

Prison-based needle-exchange programs (NEPs) could help reduce the high rate of HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections among Canada's prisoners, a senior analyst testified during an Oct. 20 House of Commons standing committee meeting. The level... Read more »

New Jersey: No Needle Exchange in Paterson; Mayor Wants Public Input on Plan to Slow HIV

On May 17, Paterson Mayor Joey Torres said he would not apply for state approval of a pilot needle-exchange program until he had heard constituent feedback on the issue. The city's health officer and the county's HIV planning council both favor... Read more »

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Yo Guys...Hollow Man Anyone!!

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

Guys.....I am losing my freaking mind.....OK my exposure is this.....Oral sex with a sex worker, then vaginal for like three thrusts, then oral again...All PROTECTED.....and I haven't had any real symptoms....but this CDC nut job told me, I at a... Read more »

Bored with MEDS + HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Anybody bored with MEDS, HIV, and the rest of this SHYT.

Who wants to find a SUNNY local, to spend are last days, no matter how long or short.

Lets move to MEXICO. Its cheap, get a nice place, and live peacefully until we meet our maker.

Whenever he... Read more »

needles?

Posted by Anonymous

I dont understand still how sharing needles for injecting drugs can pass on hiv when I read that hiv doesnt infect once exposed to air.I read that its due to a sealed environment but isnt blood in a hollow bore needle exposed to air after a person... Read more »

bored in chicago

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I've had aids for more than ayear now. I came down with
pneumonia
well, both or double pneumonia. My health is good now,I take
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