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how much amount of blood exposure is needed to transmit hiv,approx. amount? can it be transmitted through uncooked food ,prapared by hiv person,having wound in his hand fingers???
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1593181 tn?1297180322
it depends on the exposure itself. food carries no risk of hiv transmission!!! the virus doesn't stay alive long after it is outside the host. and high temperatures due to cooking would kill it
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366749 tn?1544695265
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Blood is only dangerous and may cause HIV transmission, when it is not screened and used for transfusion. HIV does not transmit through food preparations.
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