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Can hiv virus survive in face cream?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Probably not, but it doesn't matter anyway. You cannot catch HIV by contact with face cream, no matter how much you use.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 5/14/2023

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