In Reply to: tattoo posted by adqa on Wednesday, 18. January 2012 at 15:37 Bali Time:
Tattooing and body piercing
If infection control measures are not taken, there is a risk of blood-borne virus transmission.
Tattooing and piercing both involve the use of needles to pierce the body, either in the form of an intra-dermal ink injection or a deeper needle penetration during piercing. Therefore there is a risk of blood-borne virus transmission, unless infection control measures are taken.
However there are no documented cases of HIV transmission due to tattooing or body piercing.
Tattooing and piercing both involve the use of needles to pierce the body, either in the form of an intra-dermal ink injection or a deeper needle penetration during piercing. Therefore there is a risk of blood-borne virus transmission, unless infection control measures are taken.HOWEVER THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTED CASES OF HIV TRANSMISSION DUE TO TATTOOING OR BODY PIERCING. There have been cases of hepatitis C transmission, particularly when non-professional equipment has been used in prison settings.
Universal application of infection control procedures is important - employment of single-use, disposable piercing needles, tattoo needles and razors; safe disposal of needles and razors in sharps boxes; washing hands before and after putting on disposable gloves; the cleaning and sterilization of reusable tools and equipment; and frequent cleaning of surfaces and work areas.
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