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How long does hiv survive outside the body for? no cdc just honest answer.

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Dr. Stuart Kanter answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

Varies: It is important to bear in mind that while HIV may live for some time outside the body, HIV transmission has not been reported as a consequence of contact with spillages of blood, semen or other body fluids, although many healthcare workers do come into contact with hiv-infected body fluid.

Answered 6/10/2014

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