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Are the syringes sold in the market safe?
Question
It is seen in places like Kolkata, Nursing Homes and other labs send people to our homes to collect blood samples. I would like to ask how can I ascertain that the syringes used is free from HIV/AIDS even if it is a sealed one. What procedure should we follow to make syringes 100% safe, if at all it contains HIV/AIDS virus?
Expert Answer
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Dr LM NathAug 25, 2007
Consultant, Community Medicine,
New Delhi
New Delhi
While it is correct that there have been reports of syringes being recycled fraudulently, if care is taken to purchase sealed disposable syringes from a reputable chemist it should be very safe. I do not recommend consumers sterilising syringes at home, the risk of infection and damage to the plastic material of syringes is significant. Ask your doctor/lab to use self-destruct syringes. They are available in India and cannot be re-used. If you like you can purchase them yourself and insist that they are used.
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