Reused Needle Negative At 3 Months

Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:

Ask the Experts

needle reused

I recently went to a health department nearby for a HIV/STD test. Since then, i have been convinced that the woman doing the test did not use a new needle. I'm not exactly sure why I feel this way but I hate looking at needles and I didn't...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,What should you do in the meantime? How about psychiatric/psychological counseling for your completely irrational and totally unwarranted HIV fears. Health departments do not reuse needles! Period. It's a "health" department, not a... Read more »

RE-USED NEEDLE??? (VICIOUS CYCLE OF HIV TESTING, 2010)

Dr. Bob, I have to say I feel SO unbelievably stupid asking this... but it's really, really... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

Doctor Re-using Needles??

Hi. In some of my visits to my family doctor, sometimes, I noticed that sometimes he had a suture... Read more »

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W »

Go to Ask the Experts »

Articles

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Nevada Doctor Says Vendor OK'd Needle Guide Reuse

In a half-page ad in Wednesday's Las Vegas Review-Journal, lawyers for Dr. Michael Kaplan said the urologist was following a vendor's instructions when he reused needle guides during biopsies. Kaplan ceased the practice "the moment a question... Read more »

Rhode Island: Doctor Sanctioned for Reusing Syringes

The Rhode Island Department of Health has sanctioned a doctor it says reused syringes, putting patients at risk for disease. Health officials said Dr. Augustus Marsella reused disposable syringes for vitamin B-12 injections, which he administered... Read more »

Florida: Fired Mayo Employee Indicted After Hepatitis Spread Through Reused Syringes

A federal grand jury has indicted a former employee of the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, who could face life in prison for an alleged drug-theft scheme that reportedly caused five patients to contact hepatitis C virus (HCV), one of whom has died. ... Read more »

New York: Another Doc Reused Syringes

On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Health announced that a Manhasset physician reused syringes while administering influenza vaccine to patients and that the patients are being notified. A complaint filed with the Nassau County Department... Read more »

Connect With Others

REuse of a slipped off condom on withdrawal

Posted by Noctis_21

Any of these are risks?

I had sex about a month ago and one in December I think, both protected but wondering if there were risks in my actions. The first encounter I gave her oral only for like 20 seconds and had scabs on the corner of my finger.... Read more »

Reuse of slipped off condom during withdrawal Please HELP!!!!!!!

Posted by Noctis_21, 2 Replies

Any of these risks?

I had sex about a month ago and one in December I think, both protected but wondering if there were risks in my actions. The first encounter I gave her oral only for like 20 seconds and had scabs on the corner of my finger. and... Read more »

Negative at 2months, still worried

Posted by Ham1973, 2 Replies

2 months ago, I had a solid needlestick while operating on a HIV positve patient who wasn't even aware of her status. I started PEP within 50min and completed the 28days. I tested negative to antibody tests at 6wks and another now over 8 wks but I'm... Read more »

22 months of negative tests but still positive

Posted by chrisbadmushroom, 5 Replies

Ok guys now I am freaking out again I just got a call from the Immunology Dept of all children's Hospital and they think I might have PCP they want copies of all 9 elisa and both viral load tests I got along with a copy of the NAT I took. because of... Read more »

Connect on Our Bulletin Boards »

Tools

My Health Tracker

Assess Your Risk for HIV

Find Local HIV/AIDS Services

Resource Centers

Guides for People With HIV

View All of Our Guides >>