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When it comes to the rabies virus, it cannot live outside the body of the vector host for more than a few seconds. The moment the virus is put out of the salivary glands of the animal, the virus will die. Rabies is affected by temperature and moisture similar to other viruses.
Aerosol transmission is exceptionally rare, though possible. Contamination of this type is almost exclusive to laboratory workers and people who handle infected animals.
Rabies can not live independently in an aerosolized state and must be passed through contaminated fluids ejected into the air. An infected person or animal would have to spray a susceptible area (eyes, nose, open wound, etc.) with contaminated fluid thus passing the virus.
However, in cases where an animal has succumbed to the rabies virus, the virus can continue to live in the animal for nearly 48 hours after death. That is why it is prudent not to touch dead animals that you find in the wild. Common animals that carry this virus include raccoons, groundhogs, opossums, bats and skunks.
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∙ 9y agoThe rabies virus can stay alive outside of the body for a very short period of time. The exact time depends on the strain.
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∙ 11y agoRabies virus does not survive outside the body for more than few seconds. But if an animal dies of rabies, the rabies virus may survive for up to two days in the body.
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What is a virus called outside a host cell?
virus can't live outside host cell
How long can the virus live outside the host?
When it comes to the rabies virus, it cannot live outside the body of the vector host for more than a few seconds. The moment the virus is put out of the salivary glands of the animal, the virus will die. Rabies is affected by temperature and moisture similar to other viruses. Aerosol transmission is exceptionally rare, though possible. Contamination of this type is almost exclusive to laboratory workers and people who handle infected animals. Rabies can not live independently in an aerosolized state and must be passed through contaminated fluids ejected into the air. An infected person or animal would have to spray a susceptible area (eyes, nose, open wound, etc.) with contaminated fluid thus passing the virus. However, in cases where an animal has succumbed to the rabies virus, the virus can continue to live in the animal for nearly 48 hours after death. That is why it is prudent not to touch dead animals that you find in the wild. Common animals that carry this virus include raccoons, groundhogs, opossums, bats and skunks.
Can aids virus survive under outside temperature?
No. HIV needs a host. It does not live long, outside the body.
How long a hepatitis virus can stay outside the host?
Hep B can live for up to a week outside the body.
How long does a virus live in a hostile environment outside the host?
Depending on the virus, it can live for several minutes up to a week or more depending on the environmental conditions.
Is rabies vaccination for dogs a live virus?
yes
How long can HIV virus live outside its host medium?
Depending on the environment, anywhere from minutes to about 14 hours.
Can the HIV virus live outside the human body in fluids if not smeared?
Yes, infection with HIV occurs by the transfer of blood, semen, vaginal fluid, pre-ejaculate or breast milk.
Can Aids Virus survive in shower drains?
Aids depends on the right conditions to survive. it will not survive for long outside a live host.
Should a dog have a rabies booster shot when bitten by a coyote?
Because the rabies shot is a live virus, no. This could increase the rate of your dog getting sick from rabies. Get your dog tested, then if it has rabies, get it rabies injections.
Can a virus live outside a cell?
No
Can a seals carry rabies?
it is said that all mammals can get rabies but nobody knows if they can isn't it cause by a virus? so it couldn't be in a cold climate where seals live.
