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How long does hiv virus survive in alum stone used at the barber shop?
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The HIV virus is a weak virus and doesn't live outside the body. The HEP,A, B and C virus can live on outside surfaces for 3-5 days. You shouldn't worry about HIV.
Answered 6/15/2022
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Went to barber for shaving my head&he made a razor cut on my head but no blood coming. He took a white colour stone and dip it in water&touched that stone on my razor cut wound to have some chill feeling.Any possibility of HIV infection from stone?
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