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Is it real if i wipe myself (my any mucus membrane) with a wipe or wet wipe and there`s some blood or body fluid on it i can became hiv infected?

Q: is it real if i wipe myself (my any mucus membrane) with a wipe or wet wipe and there`s some blood or body fluid on it i can became hiv infected?

: Not true, HIV does not survive long on materials. Take care.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Not true, HIV does not survive long on materials. Take care.

Answered 8/28/2023

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A member asked:

Is it real if i wipe myself (my any mucus membrane) with a wipe or wet wipe and there`s some blood or body fluid on it i can became hiv infected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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