HIV transmission via used condom

[stopitalready10]

The attached research report indicates that HIV virus can survive for up to 7 days on inanimate surfaces.  What is the likelihood of this virus being transferred to unwitting CSW clients.  

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1564025/

[RainLover71]

Thankyou and it's because we always provide posters with the facts unlike other HIV forums which are out to mislead people with their garbage.The only other HIV forum I trust is Aids Meds with Andy Valez,Anne & Rapid Rod.The rest like the body.com and co are out of touch.

[stopitalready10]

Hey, it's not my research, but nonetheless, you guys are great and thanks for your diligent, ongoing study and input into such an important field.   Weeding through the forum dialogue must take a great deal of patience, but you're both steadfast and have certainly helped a lot people.   MedHelp is a remarkable resource.  

[Teak]

No it would not be a source of infection. Once the virus is exposed to a temperature change and pH change the viral shell is damaged and unable to attach to the T cell which is required to transmission to take place.

[RainLover71]

7 days on inanimate surfaces--load of BS.Try seven seconds,if that.I think you are getting HIV confused with the HCV.

[stopitalready10]

Teak, I realize the virus can't reproduce outside a host, but if gained entry to the host Ie.g. via the man's urethera) inside a condom used by a previous client, then could this be a possible source of infection?  The reason that I ask is that I believe that I was duped by a CSW and the attached report would indicate that virus could survive inside a condom for a limited period of time.  

[Teak]

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.