Once exposed to air that's it. It's a very fragile virus.
Just curious how long does HIV last outside body say on fingers inserted in vagina.
No it cannot stay active outside it's host.
Thanks. you mean HIV cannot survive in open air for 10 minutes?
NO.
HIV is unable to reproduce outside its living host (unlike many bacteria or fungi, which may do so under suitable conditions), except under laboratory conditions; therefore, it does not spread or maintain infectiousness outside its host.
HIV is transmitted by;
Unprotected penetrative anal and/or vaginal sex
Sharing works with other IV drug users
Mother to child