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2021-06-21 09:42:24
Can I get hiv from unsterilised vagnia speculum during the pap test and how long hiv virus live on the speculum
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It doesn't spread that way.

Answered2021-06-21 10:51:24

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Hiv virus is dead on non -living objects. It cannot spread via sterile objects

Answered2021-06-21 10:20:27

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Don’t worry HIV virus is not viable on environment, as soon as it of body it is dead(few minutes)

Answered2021-06-21 10:13:22

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