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If blood that may contain a virus or std is kept in a container filled with soap and water can the virus/std still be transmitted by a sharp object ?

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Exposure: Virus can remain active despite being in water and soap. To kill the organism you need special chemicals that are able to kill the virus or bacteria.

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Answered 4/1/2016

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