Understanding HIV/AIDS Infection Risks in Tattooing: Key Questions Answered
HIV infection Hello, doctor. I have two questions to ask you. I work in the field of microblading, and one day I was accidentally pricked by a microblading needle. I forgot whether there was any bleeding at the time, and later I found out that the client is an AIDS patient, not j...
Dr. Lin Wufu Reply:
Hello: If the client is an HIV-positive patient and the needle used for the tattooing (which is similar to microblading) accidentally pricks them, there is a certain risk of transmission (approximately 1%). However, if the client is adhering to their medication regimen, the risk ...[Read More] Understanding HIV/AIDS Infection Risks in Tattooing: Key Questions Answered
Understanding HIV Infection Risks from Vaccination Practices
Risk of HIV Infection A few days ago, when I went to get vaccinated, I didn't pay attention to whether the nurse used a new syringe for my injection. If the nurse forgot to change the syringe and administered the injection using an intramuscular method, is there a chance tha...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, vaccine injections must use safe needles, and these needles cannot be reused. Additionally, intramuscular injections are not a route for HIV transmission. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Understanding HIV Infection Risks from Vaccination Practices
Understanding Tonsil Issues: When to Seek ENT Help and Infection Risks
Tonsil issues, may I ask? Hello, Doctor Hong. Previously, I visited an ENT specialist because I had tonsil stones. The doctor used a tool to press on it and later seemed to suction it out. After lunch today, while brushing my teeth, I noticed a white spot near my tonsils that loo...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, tonsil stones, as your doctor described, do not necessarily require any special treatment if there is no discomfort or inflammation. Regarding hepatitis B, it is primarily transmitted through vertical transmission and blood. The risk of infection from bleeding in the mouth...[Read More] Understanding Tonsil Issues: When to Seek ENT Help and Infection Risks
Understanding Indirect Infection Risks of Bloodborne Viruses: B and C Hepatitis
Can bloodborne viruses such as hepatitis B and C be transmitted indirectly? Actually, this happened about four years ago when I took a part-time job as a dental assistant. One day, while waiting to clean instruments, I accidentally pricked my hand with a probe, causing some bleed...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, the possibility of infection depends on whether the probe is contaminated with the patient's blood and whether the patient has a bloodborne disease. Given the long time frame, it is indeed advisable to consider blood tests for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV. Howeve...[Read More] Understanding Indirect Infection Risks of Bloodborne Viruses: B and C Hepatitis
Concerns About Infection Risks from DIY Condom Use: A Young Adult's Inquiry
Please ask your question? Hello, doctor. I have a question. I have some small wounds on my ring finger, and this morning I was trying to use a condom for the first time because I was a bit nervous about using it later. It's a bit funny, but after I finished, I accidentally t...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there is no risk of contracting any sexually transmitted infections or HIV, so there is no need to worry. However, please keep the wound clean to avoid infection. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Concerns About Infection Risks from DIY Condom Use: A Young Adult's Inquiry
Understanding Infection Risks After Anal Intercourse: What You Need to Know
Regarding infection risk? Hello doctor, a few days ago I had anal intercourse with a friend. During the act, my glans penetrated their anus without a condom (only the glans entered, nothing else). After that, we did not continue with any sexual activity. I'm a bit worried ab...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, any unsafe sexual behavior carries a risk of infection. It is recommended to undergo relevant screenings at the hospital afterward. Thank you for your inquiry.[Read More] Understanding Infection Risks After Anal Intercourse: What You Need to Know
Understanding Hepatitis C Infection Risks in Everyday Situations
Infection risk 1. If I accidentally cut myself with a utility knife while working, and the knife may have residual dried blood from a colleague who is a hepatitis C carrier, is it possible for me to contract hepatitis C through the cut if the virus survives on the dried blood? (I...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, hepatitis C is primarily transmitted through sharing needles or needlestick injuries, while syphilis is transmitted through sexual contact. The scenarios you mentioned are not routes of transmission for these two diseases, so the risk of infection is very low. Please don&#...[Read More] Understanding Hepatitis C Infection Risks in Everyday Situations
Can Blood Splash from Nearby Blood Draws Pose Infection Risks?
Blood splatter in the eyes? I would like to inquire further: if I am very close to the previous blood donor at the blood draw station, is there a risk that blood could splash onto my eye mucosa during the needle withdrawal process? Is it easy for blood to splatter near the needle...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, the situation you mentioned should not lead to splashing, and since the eyes are very sensitive, if there were splashes, your eyes would definitely feel uncomfortable at that moment. Therefore, based on your description, the risk of infection should be low. If you want to ...[Read More] Can Blood Splash from Nearby Blood Draws Pose Infection Risks?
Assessing COVID-19 Infection Risk on Public Transport with Unmasked Individuals
Please ask your question? Hello doctor, when I was taking my child out on a train, there was a migrant worker who wasn't wearing a mask and kept talking, while his companion was wearing one. Later, many people were looking at him, and he eventually put on a mask. I would lik...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, the current risk of community transmission in Taiwan is very low, and if you are wearing a mask, you should not be at risk of contracting COVID-19. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Assessing COVID-19 Infection Risk on Public Transport with Unmasked Individuals
Understanding HIV Infection Risks from Blood Contact: Key Insights
Questions about reinfection? 1. I would like to ask the doctor about what I inquired yesterday. If my friend’s blood dripped onto my pants and, in the event that the blood seeps in and comes into contact with my vagina, would I be at risk of contracting HIV if he is infected? How...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, the three situations you mentioned do not increase the risk of HIV infection and are not routes of HIV transmission. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Understanding HIV Infection Risks from Blood Contact: Key Insights
Understanding HIV Infection Risks: Common Concerns and Prevention
HIV infection Doctor, I apologize, but I have two questions to address. 1. Today, while moving a car with the assistance of a colleague, his fingernail accidentally cut my finger, resulting in slight bleeding. I did not pay particular attention to whether my colleague's fi...
Dr. Lin Wufu Reply:
1. There should be no fresh blood or bodily fluids on the fingers, so I believe there is no need for concern. 2. Saliva stringing is essentially impossible to bounce back from the farthest point (it only snaps back from the middle), so there is basically no risk. If only the abov...[Read More] Understanding HIV Infection Risks: Common Concerns and Prevention
Understanding Infection Risks: Skin, Cysts, and HPV Transmission
Infection issues 1. Is it possible for water to enter the small opening of a pilonidal sinus while swimming, or for viruses and bacteria to enter the body through this opening due to the lack of skin protection? 2. Regarding an inflamed and swollen cyst located at the coccyx (w...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, 1. Pathogens can enter the body through any openings at any time and place, including the small openings you mentioned. However, the human body has an immune system that can eliminate most pathogens, preventing illness. 2. HPV can indeed be transmitted through contact ...[Read More] Understanding Infection Risks: Skin, Cysts, and HPV Transmission
Understanding Infection Risks from Hair Clippers: What Parents Should Know
Infection risk Taking a child for a haircut, I discovered at home that the hair clippers had accidentally cut the ear, causing it to bleed. After cleaning the wound, I noticed it was about 0.4 centimeters long. I can't help but worry about the risk of infection, such as hepa...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, sharing these utensils does indeed carry some risks, but the probability of a single infection is very low. Typically, the risk of infection increases with prolonged sharing. Based on your description, the chance of infection should be very low unless you experience any di...[Read More] Understanding Infection Risks from Hair Clippers: What Parents Should Know
Understanding HIV Infection Risks in Everyday Situations
HIV infection Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask about using a sit-down toilet in a public restroom. Before having a bowel movement, I forgot to check if the previous user had flushed the toilet, and when I used it, water splashed onto my anal area. Is there a possibility of infe...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, the three situations you described are not routes of HIV infection. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Understanding HIV Infection Risks in Everyday Situations
Concerns About Needle Exposure and Infection Risks in Hospitals
Possible hospital needle stick injury 1. Today at the hospital, I saw a patient with something like a needle and a tube on the back of his hand. He brushed past me very closely, and I wanted to ask if the tube on his hand could potentially puncture my hand, or if coming into cont...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, 1. There are too many variables in hypothetical questions, which may make them difficult to answer. 2. Cancer cells are not contagious, so there is no need to worry. Thank you for your inquiry.[Read More] Concerns About Needle Exposure and Infection Risks in Hospitals
Concerns About Using Public Squat Toilets and Infection Risks
Using the restroom outside? Today, while using a squat toilet outside, I was unsure if my sanitary pad had come into contact with the toilet water while squatting. When I was changing it, I accidentally touched my vagina or anus. I would like to know if, in this situation, if the...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the chances of contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI) are very low because STIs are primarily transmitted through sexual intercourse. General everyday contact is unlikely to result in STI transmission. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Concerns About Using Public Squat Toilets and Infection Risks
Understanding HIV Infection Risks: Common Concerns and Misconceptions
HIV infection 1. Today, while moving a car with the assistance of a colleague, their fingernail accidentally cut my finger, causing slight bleeding. I did not pay particular attention to whether my colleague's fingers had any blood or bodily fluids. Is there a risk of HIV in...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, the three situations you described do not pose a risk for HIV infection, so there is no need to worry. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Understanding HIV Infection Risks: Common Concerns and Misconceptions
Understanding HIV Infection Risks: Common Concerns and Answers
Questions about HIV infection? Dr. Hong: I apologize for bothering you again. I would like to address the concerns raised in article #163919. On December 23, 2020, I was pricked and bled by a staple from a sushi box (I am unsure if the staple had any blood from another person). A...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, 1. Currently, there are no reports of HIV transmission through utensils, so there should be no concerns in this regard. 2. Living together will not cause your family members to contract HIV, so please do not worry. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Understanding HIV Infection Risks: Common Concerns and Answers
Understanding HIV Infection Risks: What You Need to Know
HIV infection Hello Doctor: While changing medication for a family member, my finger accidentally touched a cotton swab that had been used to wipe a bleeding wound. Later, I scratched an itch with that same finger, causing a break in the skin and bleeding. If my family member is ...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on the situation you described, there is no risk of contracting HIV. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Understanding HIV Infection Risks: What You Need to Know
Understanding HIV Infection Risks: What You Need to Know
HIV infection Hello Doctor: While changing medication for a family member, my finger accidentally touched a cotton swab that had been used to wipe a bleeding wound. Later, I scratched an itch with that same finger, causing a break in the skin and bleeding. If my family member is ...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on the situation you described, it is unlikely that you have contracted HIV. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Understanding HIV Infection Risks: What You Need to Know