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Does soap n water kills hiv virus if wash hands with soap ??

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: Soap and water instantaneously kills HIV.

Dr Ingram and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/30/2019

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