<s>[INST] How well does HIV survive outside the body? [/INST] HIV does not survive long outside the human body (such as on surfaces), and it cannot reproduce. It is not spread by:

Air or water
Insects, including mosquitoes or ticks
Saliva, tears, or sweat. There is no documented case of HIV being transmitted by spitting.
Casual contact like shaking hands or sharing dishes
Closed-mouth or "social" kissing
Toilet seats Source: STANDFORD HEALTH CARE. Link: https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/sexual-and-reproductive-health/hiv-aids/faqs.html . Field: Infectious Disease. Disease: HIV </s>