Nicholas G. asked
Can HIV survive on meat in a freezer if there was HIV-contaminated blood on the meat, and if so, would it still be infectious after thawing? I accidentally cut my finger deeply while cutting the thawed steak.
December 2nd, 2024
Melinda H. answered
HIV is a very fragile virus and does not survive long outside the human body. It is not expected to ...
December 2nd, 2024
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