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leaking sharps box
Hello,
Whilst collecting used "sharps" boxes for disposal at the health centre one of the boxes had not been fully locked shut.As a result an oily fluid, which i believe may have been from a part used vile of injectable medication, had leaked onto the sides of the box and as a result got onto my hands.My question is,that although i understand the HIV virus cannot survive for long in the environment outside of its host, could it remain active for longer if mixed within such a solution though open to the air.
I thank you for your time with this matter .
Whilst collecting used "sharps" boxes for disposal at the health centre one of the boxes had not been fully locked shut.As a result an oily fluid, which i believe may have been from a part used vile of injectable medication, had leaked onto the sides of the box and as a result got onto my hands.My question is,that although i understand the HIV virus cannot survive for long in the environment outside of its host, could it remain active for longer if mixed within such a solution though open to the air.
I thank you for your time with this matter .
Treatment medication...your letting your mind get the best of you. No it would not.
Thanks for your help Vance,
i dont know if the solution was from an HIV treatment medication.Would this make a difference to survival time?
i dont know if the solution was from an HIV treatment medication.Would this make a difference to survival time?
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