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Some people think that hiv lose infectious as soon as it leaves the body, like within seconds (or immediately). but some people think that they can survive outside for a long time, such as a few hours, which statement is correct?

Q: some people think that hiv lose infectious as soon as it leaves the body, like within seconds (or immediately). but some people think that they can survive outside for a long time, such as a few hours, which statement is correct?

: Regardless the controversy about how long HIV survives outside the body, CDC states specifically that HIV can’t be transmitted by air or water, or by sitting on a toilet.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Regardless the controversy about how long HIV survives outside the body, CDC states specifically that HIV can’t be transmitted by air or water, or by sitting on a toilet.

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Answered 7/28/2022

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A member asked:

Some people think that hiv lose infectious as soon as it leaves the body, like within seconds (or immediately). but some people think that they can survive outside for a long time, such as a few hours, which statement is correct?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Handsfield agreed

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