How long does the HIV virus live in condom outside the body?

Answer 1

Scientific studies have found that HIV can sometimes survive in dried blood at room temperature for up to six days.

Other sources claim that if the virus cools to "room temperature" it will become inactive.

Another source states: The Human Immunodeficiency Virus is fragile. (...) Even in a wet state, it does not live long when exposed to heat, detergents, or disinfectants. When stored in blood banks at 4°C, it can live for about 3 weeks (or longer), or till the white cells disintegrates, but in a frozen state it can survive for years.

Answer 2

It all depends on how much semen there is and the enviroment it is released in. I.E. temp and moister of the air.

Answer 3

Depending on temperature, humidity, and air exposure, the HIV can live in blood outside the body from several hours to about 1 week.

Answer 4

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