HIV risks associated with tattooing, piercing, scarification and acupuncture
-+*Download pdf Questions What are HIV risks associated with tattooing, piercing, scarification and acupuncture? Key take-home messages There is strong evidence supporting the risk of hepatitis B, hepatitis C and/or syphilis transmission through unsafe tattooing practices (1-3) though the evidence is less clear when it comes to HIV transmission.(3-6) The prevalence of blood-borne diseases and …
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