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How long does HIV live in semen and is dried positive semen still infectious?
Hey guys have a question for you. Does anyone know how long HIV-positive semen is still infectious in a dried state?
Say, as a hypothetical, there was dried HIV-positive semen on upholstery and it has gone uncleaned with any disinfection products. How long would it have had to dry and the virus die for someone with an open wound to come in contact with that upholstery and there be no risk of infection?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
August 7th, 2011 - 23:15
the HIV virus dies as soon as it comes in contact with oxygen
and michael has no idea what he’s talking about
August 7th, 2011 - 23:15
HIV is dead once it hits the air.
August 7th, 2011 - 23:15
HIV is a virus. Viruses do not die, but they can only be destroyed. If you used an acid, or bleach treatment on it, it would be destroyed, but otherwise, it would still be infectious.