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a smart question Sep 20, 2008 it is said that the hiv virus cant live a long outside the body, so how come it is possible that contaminated needles that have blood (that is outside the body) can transmit this virus |
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 Hi, A hollow-bore needle filled with blood is a closed environment not exposed to air. Consequently, the HIV incorporated into the living cells in the blood survives longer in the needle than if it were exposed to open air. Dr. Bob | ||||||||
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