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hi ive been to a gay hairdresser to have my hair dyed and was wondering if hiv virus is found in such dye could it be infectious in presence of invisible cuts or sores
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186166 tn?1385259382
you had NO risk...end of story
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thank you for your reply i was not yelling it's just that capslock was on while i was typing ..
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Reread what you were told and stop yelling.
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AND CONCERNING THE CHEMICALS? DO THEY KILL THE VIRUS INSTANTLY GENERALLY SPEAKING
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HIV is unable to reproduce outside its living host (unlike many bacteria or fungi, which may do so under suitable conditions), except under laboratory conditions; therefore, it does not spread or maintain infectiousness outside its host.
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186166 tn?1385259382
still no risk
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i know being paranoid but just wondering in case  blood  was spillled into such dye thanks in advance
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thank you... just have one more last question do chemicals in such dye kill the virus instantly
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No.

HIV is transmitted by;
Unprotected penetrative anal and/or vaginal sex
Sharing works with other IV drug users
Mother to child
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