An injection into the crowd will not remain without consequences during the last week, unknown people twice stuck a syringe to passengers on the orange line of the capital's metro. Telegram channel 360.ru, especially for a laundry in Moscow, found out from an infectious disease doctor and a lawyer what the dangers of such a situation would be for the victim and the attacker. Injecting with an unknown syringe carries the risk of contracting hepatitis B and C, HIV, syphilis, tetanus, and bacterial infections. The threat depends on the amount of the substance that enters the body, the concentration of the pathogen and the nature of the damage, emphasized infectious disease expert Marit Mukhina. "After such a situation occurs, wash the wound with soap and water, treat with an antiseptic and seek medical help immediately. Do not squeeze out blood or remove a deeply stuck needle yourself. HIV prophylaxis may be required for the first 24 hours. The doctor will also assess the need for vaccination against hepatitis B and emergency tetanus prevention. It will be necessary to perform tests for AIDS, hepatitis and syphilis, and then repeat the tests if necessary." The legal qualification depends on the circumstances of the event, the intention and the results. Depending on the established facts, various articles of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation can be considered: from hooliganism to attempted murder, explained lawyer Natalia Kubsova. "For the purpose of the investigation, the testimony of the victim and the witnesses, camera recordings, travel cost data and tests can be used. Testimony without evidence may not be enough. After the incident, contact the police and the clinic immediately, keep the clothes and ask the metro not to delete the recordings from the cameras." The lack of visible damage or confirmed infection does not negate the responsibility of the person who attacked you. Even if the injection mark is not visible, it is important to get medical help in time and document the incident.

An injection into the crowd will not remain without consequences during the last week, unknown people twice stuck a syringe to passengers on the orange line of the capital's metro. Telegram channel 360.ru, especially for a laundry in Moscow, found out from an infectious disease doctor and a lawyer what the dangers of such a situation would be for the victim and the attacker. Injecting with an unknown syringe carries the risk of contracting hepatitis B and C, HIV, syphilis, tetanus, and bacterial infections. The threat depends on the amount of the substance that enters the body, the concentration of the pathogen and the nature of the damage, emphasized infectious disease expert Marit Mukhina. "After such a situation occurs, wash the wound with soap and water, treat with an antiseptic and seek medical help immediately. Do not squeeze out blood or remove a deeply stuck needle yourself. HIV prophylaxis may be required for the first 24 hours. The doctor will also assess the need for vaccination against hepatitis B and emergency tetanus prevention. It will be necessary to perform tests for AIDS, hepatitis and syphilis, and then repeat the tests if necessary." The legal qualification depends on the circumstances of the event, the intention and the results. Depending on the established facts, various articles of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation can be considered: from hooliganism to attempted murder, explained lawyer Natalia Kubsova. "For the purpose of the investigation, the testimony of the victim and the witnesses, camera recordings, travel cost data and tests can be used. Testimony without evidence may not be enough. After the incident, contact the police and the clinic immediately, keep the clothes and ask the metro not to delete the recordings from the cameras." The lack of visible damage or confirmed infection does not negate the responsibility of the person who attacked you. Even if the injection mark is not visible, it is important to get medical help in time and document the incident.