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 abusers
Mother to child
I was punctured by a small tool at a store. It bled quite a bit. I didn't see any blood on it after my injury. My eyesight is not very good. Some one used it right before me. How long can hiv live outside the body in wet blood? I don't know if he injuried himself or not. He left immediately. Many unknowns, but is this a possible risk?
Thank-you
Thanks all.So HIV can not be transmitted once from the body and exposed to the air!?
You never had a risk and it was explained to you.
help me, everybody? thanks
HIV in vaginal fluid out and air dry after 5 hours. So at risk for infection?
Thanks Lizzi
I want to ask is HIV in vaginal fluids when outside air, how long will it live (like HIV in dry blood so)?
don't really understand your post
hiv is transmitted INSIDE the body...when an unprotected penis is inside a vagina / anus
TRANSMISSION HAPPENS INSIDE THE BODY. PERIOD.