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In an enclosed area, e.g a ex toy designed for penetration, how long can hiv survive? if waited for 1 day before use is there any risk?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Safe, but clean it: Probably safe for HIV, but it's easy to be 100% certain: wipe with a disinfectant or soap and water. I would think you would automatically do this anyway!

Answered 1/14/2017

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