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How long could hiv semen still be infectious outside the body?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Don't take chances: While HIV is reported as only capable of living hours-days in the environment, some hepatitis viruses and other infectious agents can live much longer--also, you do not want to be the first-case-ever for something. Clean up with commercially available antiviral/antimicrobial cleaner or wipe.

Answered 6/10/2014

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