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So if i cleaned dried without gloves witg soap and water i would have to worry about hep because hiv would die instantly on glass and hep will stay?

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Dr. Khayriyyah Chandler answered

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For a blood exposure: Hepatitis stays around a bit longer. It's recommended a bleach and water mix to clean with a known BLOOD exposure.

Answered 10/31/2014

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A member asked:

So if i cleaned dried without gloves witg soap and water i would have to worry about hep because hiv would die instantly on glass and hep will stay?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Khayriyyah Chandler answered

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