A member asked:

I got a tattoo 4 years ago and i was just reading an article about complications with unclean needles at tattoo parlors and it got me thinking... was my needle clean?! im just wondering if i wouldve known by now if i got aids or tetanus??

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not tetanus: All other needle transmitted infections, including hepatitis remain possible as they may stay quiet for years. Talk to your doc about getting screened.

Answered 5/16/2020

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