Question

Can a person be exposed to HIV by washing his or her clothes with the clothes of an infected person?



A.

yes, because the virus stays active in anything it touches for a long period of time


B.

yes, because the virus can live in any fluid


C.

no, because laundry detergent kills the virus


D.

no, because the virus is only contained in certain bodily fluids and cannot survive once it leaves the body

Answer 1

i think it's D.

Answer 2

Hello @AnnalieseBronz !

Answer 3

Virus is a acellular microscopic organism which is composed of genetic material (RNA) and a protein coat. To remain active/living it requires a host cell.
HIV can only be transmitted with body fluids which have infected host cells.