Piercing has passed infection from person to person. Waiting four months helps to ensure that the infections tested for by the Blood and Tissues Services will be picked up.
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) facials (also known as ‘Vampire Facials’) have been associated with HIV transmission.
Ritual self-flagellation is carried out by some religious groups. The practice includes beating or flogging oneself with sharp objects. It may be associated with exposure to blood from other participants, either directly or through contamination of shared equipment.
This guidance presumes that a validated NAT test for hepatitis C is negative. If this test is stopped, the guidance will change.
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