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Hepatitis From Tattooing
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Ask the Experts
hepatitis virus lifespan in bottle of tattoo inkIf a bottle of tattoo ink is contaminated with the hepatitus virus, how long can it survive?...
Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.
Tufts University School of Medicine
Difficult to say since there are no data.If you are concerned about a potential exposure, I would get tested....
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hep c and tattoosI have two tattoos that I got at a reputable shop. I have been reading a lot about hepatitis c and... Read more »tattoosI have tattoos, and have been tested for hepatitis before, tested negative. How long does it take... Read more »
Articles
Amateur Tattoos Carry Hepatitis C Risk: CDCTattoos applied by non-professionals appear to carry a risk of hepatitis C virus infection, says a new report from CDC. However, no increased risk of HCV infection was found for tattoos and piercings received in professional parlors, according to an... Read more »
Canada: HIV, Hepatitis Tests Urged After Unlicensed Tattoo Parlors Closed in CalgaryAfter receiving tips from the public, Calgary health officials shut down seven unlicensed tattoo and piercing parlors during recent investigations. Officials said customers of the establishments listed below should seek testing for hepatitis C and... Read more »
Tattoo Artists Need Closer Monitoring, Study SaysTattooing is associated with a higher risk of hepatitis C, Canadian researchers found in a newly published review and meta-analysis of studies from 30 countries. Individuals with multiple tattoos over large swaths of skin were at a higher risk of... Read more »
Australia: Olympians Warned Not to Celebrate Beijing With TattoosHepatitis Australia is warning that the tradition for some athletes to celebrate their participation in the Olympic Games in Beijing by getting a tattoo "seriously risks" the transmission of blood-borne diseases. "Everyone would benefit from knowing... Read more »
Connect With Others
Tattoo and body piercing
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Hello my friends. I have a question. Can you get hiv from body piercing or tattoo? I had unprotected sex with someone who had tattoos on his hands. What is the % of infected people who got the disease from tattoos?
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HIV In Prisons-MYTHS-Tattooing
Posted by Bear60, 2 Replies
Read the part about Tattoos. Busted! Georgia Prison Study Shakes Down Some HIV Myths by Laura Whitehorn April 26, 2006A new study tracking HIV through the Georgia prison system is busting some myths about life behind bars and raising questions about... Read more » Hepatitis risk
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
unprotected sex with man with homemade tattoos and professional tattoos. What do I do?
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Tattoo and me
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Hello, I'm 16 going on 17 and I want to get a tattoo for my birthday. I am HIV positive. I'm wondering if there can be any complication towards me if I get a tattoo. I am of course aware that I need to go to a safe sterile professional environment...
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