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How long does it take for hiv to survive in wet and dry blood deposited on the surface of a sharp object e.g shaving stick?
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You keep asking much the same question. Maybe a problem is the term "shaving stick", which usually means a product to stop bleeding of shaving nicks. But you also mention sharp instrument, maybe a razor? There could be slight risk, if used immediately after an HIV infected person, and if visible wet blood were on the blade. Otherwise no risk, and virus survival duration doesn't matter.
Answered 6/5/2022
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