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How long can hiv survive and remain infectious on things like door handles and other everyday objects?
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Not long: HIV is not acquired through casual contact. It is acquired through body fluids such as blood, urine, breast milk and semen. Anyone who is worried about their risk for HIV should stop risky sex and drug abuse and get tested.
Answered 6/26/2014
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