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Dr . i ask that dr he say that he use new srying and needle and . but i have doubut that may b at time of recap needle after fill injection may b prick on nurse finger . dr i see with my eyes that some thing was their in middle of needle . dr but i dont see any thing in front of needle . the needle was clean . but in middle thire was smal red clour dot . may b that was blood . i m soo worried and upset .because i have symptom like a fever 98.8 and 99 . cold and tirdnes and unclar in mouth . help pleas pleas i request u pleas help me . dr tel me that tri dote test is 3rd gernation test or 2 nd ? which one tel and tel window period 4 tri dote test . and help me


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replied April 9th, 2012
HIV and AIDS Answer A33683
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During IV injections, once the needle is in place, it is common to draw back slightly on the syringe to aspirate blood, thus verifying that the needle is really in a vein. Hence this blood can confuse patients to think that the needle has been contaminated and might be infectious.

But in most accredited hospitals and trained health care workers treating individuals would not be that careless enough to use contaminated needles on unsuspecting patients. Your fears are due to being anxious and paranoid thoughts and fear about doctors and health care workers.

In case, you still have doubts and fear that you have been infected, then you should consult with your doctor for a ELISA test for HIV antibodies, which can be done after 4 weeks of the exposure.

HIV Tridot is a third generation type of ELISA test and it is a simple and rapid screening test for HIV/AIDS and detects antibodies to HIV 1 and HIV 2. The sensitivity of the test is above 99.9 and is a highly reliable test and should be done only after 4 weeks of exposure for valid results. Doing the test earlier is not helpful for proper diagnosis.


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