A tingling or prickly feeling in an area of skin that is usually
associated with numbness and, sometimes, a burning feeling. The medical term is paraesthesia. Transient pins-andneedles is due to a temporary disturbance in the conduction of nerve signals from the skin. Persistent pins-and-needles may be caused by neuropathy.
A form of PARAESTHESIA, or disturbed sensation, such as may occur, for example, in NEURITIS or POLYNEURITIS.
Accidental puncture of the skin by a contaminated hypodermic needle. Hospital staff are most likely to be at risk. Needlestick injuries carry the risk of serious infections, such as HIV and hepatitis, and need immediate attention. The wound should be cleaned thoroughly; blood tests may be needed to determine whether infection has been transmitted.... needlestick injury
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