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Hiv Bacteria Outside The Body
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How long does HIV live outside the body?or on a persons skin?...
Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.
University of Miami School of Medicine
I found the following answer to this question in a CDC pamphlet:HIV in the EnvironmentScientists and medical authorities agree that HIV does not survive well in the environment, making the possibility of environmental transmission remote. HIV is...
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HIV and other viruses or bacteria in the bodyCan your body produce HIV virus on its own, lets say I have a herpes or other virus but not HIV and... Read more »
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HIV Found to Replicate Outside CD4 Cells; Discovery Gives Insight Into HIV-related DementiaIn an intriguing new study published last week in PLoS Pathogens , researchers discovered the first solid proof that HIV can replicate itself in cell types other than CD4 cells. The finding potentially opens an important window on our understanding... Read more »
HIV/AIDS 101: The Three and Four Letter AcronymsWe have been living with bacteria and viruses since before homo became erectus . In fact, some bacteria are healthy and necessary for us to survive, like the ones that live in our stomachs and lower intestines that are helpful to our daily... Read more »
"TB" the Number One Killer of People With HIVTB is an infection caused by a bacterium called Mycobacteria tuberculosis . It usually affects the lungs but can affect other organs also. TB is a very serious disease, it is estimated that one-third of the people in the world are infected with TB.... Read more »
Caring for a Woman's Body: What Every HIV-Positive Woman Should Know About the Care and Prevention of GYN ProblemsTable of Contents Introduction How Often Should You Go? What to Expect in the Office Common GYN Problems How to Prepare for Your GYN Care Appointment: A Checklist and Questions for Your Provider Introduction For women living... Read more »
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HIV outside the body
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
How long does HIV live outside the body? Read more » Length HIV lives outside the body?!
Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies
It is impossible for it to live more than a couplr minutes, is this right?
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How long does HIV survive outside the body?
Posted by xtreme, 1 Reply
Hi, I just wanted to know how long HIV survives outside body and how long it would live on lets say a razor?? I get confused about what the CDC says..some say hours some say minutes...would it be more than a day? Thanks Read more » To All Experts - HIV Life Outside Body
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Does anyone know how long HIV can live in semen once it is outside the body? I was exposed to semen of unknow status and I'm concerned I could be in infected with HIV (or any thinkg else?) through a dig in my finger. Four weeks later I have had a...
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