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Does the HIV virus dies immediately when it comes in contact with air?
Question
It is said that HIV dies immediately once it comes in contact with air. Is it true?
Expert Answer
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Dr LM NathMar 27, 2009
Consultant, Community Medicine,
New Delhi
New Delhi
No, HIV does not die immediately when exposed to air. The virus becomes inactivated (dies) when it has been exposed to air for a short while - generally described as when the blood dries.
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