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HIV survives on bloodstained shirts after washing

Traces of HIV and hepatitis viruses can survive on bloodstained clothing for several days, even when washed, Australian rugby league bosses have been told.

HIV survives on bloodstained shirts after washing

Wed, 21 Feb, 2001 - 08:57

Traces of HIV and hepatitis viruses can survive on bloodstained clothing for several days, even when washed, Australian rugby league bosses have been told.

They have now ordered bloodstained shirts should be soaked in bleach.

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