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Can HIV Be Transmitted From Dried Blood Or Semen Once Fully Dry?
Question: Can hiv be transmitted from dried blood or semen once fully dry ??
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HIV can not be transmitted by dried blood/semen because it is a very fragile virus and get destroyed by the time blood dries up. But HIV is not only disease to be transmitted, there are Hepatitis B & C which still can be transmitted by dried blood and hence universal precautions are worthwhile in risky situations.
I hope the advise would be informative and useful for you.
Take Care!
Welcome to healthcare Magic!
HIV can not be transmitted by dried blood/semen because it is a very fragile virus and get destroyed by the time blood dries up. But HIV is not only disease to be transmitted, there are Hepatitis B & C which still can be transmitted by dried blood and hence universal precautions are worthwhile in risky situations.
I hope the advise would be informative and useful for you.
Take Care!
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