Warning signs? - HIV Prevention Message Board

toaskornottoask · 05-05-2003, 06:27 PM

Hello,
Well today, something that could *possibly* transmit HIV happened to me. I was sittin down, and what do I feel, kid next to me has stuck me with a safety pin. It broke the skin, and before he got me, he got another kid. The needle *looked* clean, but who knows. I am not very worried, but just for my reference, what are some warning signs to look for? Thanks!

saltysam · 05-06-2003, 10:53 AM

You are wasting your time looking for warning signs because you will not get hiv because a kid stuck you with a "saftey pin." let this go and don't give it another thought.

Saltysam

normorcrazy · 05-07-2003, 10:12 PM

You should never disregard something of the sort. Though the chances aren't likely it could happen. If one has symptoms they could vary. I would just recommend getting tested as necessary, but without worrying about it. I worked in a hospital and was stuck with a dirty needle and I am fine. The percentage of getting it like that are low, so your's would be lower. I know you said it broke the skin, but it would have to get in your blood stream and it would have to be quite a bit of the virus on the needle to actually infect you.