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Junkie needle thrown at Sea(Ocean)

Question for a friend..
that you may be infected with HIV if stepped needle that is thrown into the Sea(Ocean)???
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Thanks Man...:)
air or water ... the same effect?
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No, it is no issue.
As soon as the needle in exposed to air the virus is killed in seconds as the HIV virus cannot survive ANYWHERE except inside the human body.
Your friend in 100% safe.
Good luck
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3191940 tn?1447268717
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If your friend stepped on a needle, he should seek medical attention.  HIV is not the concern.  Your friend would have a pretty serious injury that could result in a bacterial infection.
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thanks for the reply:)
he is most worried about HIV,and happy is what you say you do not need to worry(HIV)...
Doctor gave him Tetanus
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