I read different answers,but can not tell who is right.
To be more clear: If infected blood is still wet & on an object, would it still have the live virus ? Some say minutes & some say hours ,so i have no idea who is right.
Please answer if u know !
2007-02-13 19:41:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
It is my understanding that HIV dies when it hits oxygen.
2007-02-13 19:44:06 · answer #1 · answered by itry007 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
HIV dies within minutes of leaving the human body, however Hepatitis does remain alive and active for a while, and caution with handling any thing that has blood or other bodily fluids on it or in it, is highly recommended.
2007-02-14 06:29:38 · answer #2 · answered by Georgie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know exactly how long the HIV virus would remain alive when in a situation like that one you said above, but i do know that the HIV virus is very, very fragile.
2007-02-14 03:45:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am pretty sure it is only a matter of minutes, at the most about 5. Certainly not hours, even if it is still wet.
2007-02-14 03:45:23 · answer #4 · answered by Sue F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when the air hit it. it is dead
2007-02-14 03:45:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋