Some people say hiv dies instantly when in contact with air...
... others say it takes 1 hour or so for it to die....
... some sites say that hiv can survive for 3 days at room temperature even in a dry form!
There is a wide range of statements and I am not sure what to believe.
All I want to know is: how long can hiv survive at room temperature, in contact with air, until it is not strong enough to transmitt?
A simple question has so many answers....
If you are a doctor/nurse please say that you are. And please tell the truth. And clarify it.
2007-02-12 09:42:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Hi again, I'm a nurse, I've answered your questions before.
I am concerned about your obsession with this subject, given your age and background. Please discuss this with someone who can help ease your mind. Weblinks are in my other answer to your question.
2007-02-13 13:47:39 · answer #1 · answered by BabyRN 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why is this important?
I am not a doctor, but I am a health teacher.
HIV is the short name for human immunodeficiency virus.....the V stands for virus.
A virus cannot live outside of it's host (a human body) for very long. The environment is not stable enough for it.
If you want to get the real facts on HIV, go here, the Center for Disease Control Website.
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/basic/index.htm
2007-02-12 18:22:08 · answer #2 · answered by teacherintheroom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check this out...
http://www.popsci.com/popsci/medicine/a931c4522fa84010vgnvcm1000004eecbccdrcrd.html
2007-02-12 17:55:19 · answer #3 · answered by naenae0011 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋