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If i get a tattoo from a very clean and respectable well known place, is there any chance i contract a disease such as hepatitis or hiv?

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Dr. Jeffrey Crespin answered

Depends: Hiv and hepatitis are blood borne. If the place reuses or does not properly clean needles, you could get infected with hepatitis and/or hiv.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/10/2015

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A member asked:

If i get a tattoo from a very clean and respectable well known place, is there any chance i contract a disease such as hepatitis or hiv?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Crespin answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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