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How long does hiv remain active once it outside of it's host. aside from temperature fluxations, what is the average time depending on regular temp?

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not long: Hiv does not typically live very long outside it's host, mainly because it requires a temperature of 98.6 degrees, give or take a degree or two, to survive and flourish. It can live anywhere from several minutes to a few hours on surfaces, depending on the surface and the environmental conditions. Many soaps, bleach, and peroxide will kill the virus on surfaces. Beware of used syringes, however.

Answered 4/26/2014

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