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Can hiv transmit through surfaces like curtains or desk if an scratch comes in contact with it, thanks?
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Unlikely.: HIV is a realtively fragile virus. It requires a fluid/liquid environment, preferably one that is warm and has some nutrients in it (mucous membranes). It does not appear to survive long on cold dry surfaces.
Answered 11/28/2017
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