There have been no documented cases of HIV infection through contact with needles in this way. Blood-borne viruses that could potentially be transmitted this way include hepatitis B and hepatitis C, ...

Texas teachers suspended after school children give each other tattoos with the same shared needle - Outraged parents ...

Parents are outraged after children gave each other tattoos at a Texas school - allegedly right in front of some of the ...

Hepatitis C is curable, even if you’re struggling with addiction. In fact, you don't need to be completely sober to get ...

Hepatitis C can be transmitted when blood that carries the virus comes into contact with the blood of someone who does not have the virus. This can occur if people share needles or personal care ...

The blood supply has been cleared of hepatitis C pretty much as of 1992. So a blood transfusion prior to 1992 is a risk factor. It also comes from shared needles. So if two people are using ...

These injuries, caused by accidental punctures from contaminated needles, put millions of healthcare workers at risk of contracting life-threatening infections such as HIV and hepatitis.