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I got a tattoo on my arm. i have doubt artist didn't change needle and ink both. how many chance to get hiv by tattooing.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

In many States: there are requirements for Tattoo Parlors to use disposable needles. In any case if you are concerned its unlikely that you have HIV (more likely Hepatitis B /C) and all of these disorders can be diagnosed with BLOOD TESTS which your Primary Care Provider can order! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 7/18/2015

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