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Is It Possible To Get An HIV From Blowing Balloon If The Seller Was HIV +ve ?

i have a query about hiv infection.Recently I bought a water balloon from a balloon seller for my daughter.when i reached home the balloon got deflated n i blew air in it again.can you please tell me whether i am at risk of getting hiv from blowing the balloon if the balloon seller was hiv positive.i dont have cracked lips.i have heard that the hiv virus gets killed in a very short time outside human body and saliva doesnt cause hiv transmission
Thu, 19 Apr 2012
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Radiologist 's  Response
Hi!
Yes that's right .Hiv virus cannot stay for long time outside body fluids.Hence the chance of you contracting the same is close to zero.
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General Surgeon Dr. Rajinder Bajoria's  Response
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as HIV virus is very sensitive to heat,it don`t survives long,so chance of getting you infected is almost nil.Disclaimer
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HIV AIDS Specialist Dr. (Prof). Ram's  Response
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Is It Possible To Get An HIV From Blowing Balloon If The Seller Was HIV +ve ?

Hi! Yes that s right .Hiv virus cannot stay for long time outside body fluids.Hence the chance of you contracting the same is close to zero.