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Yes.
A virus must have a host cell (bacteria, plant or animal cell) in which to live and make more viruses. Outside of a host cell, viruses cannot function.
So if you sneeze on a park bench, the virus will most probably die in a few minutes (depending on environmental conditions- some viruses have been known to stay alive on a park bench for up to 2 hrs), but if you sneeze on a persons face and the moist air is inhaled through your nose or mouth, or even a break in the skin, the virus has a direct pathway- from substance to substance- to pass on and thrive.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoMost probably. Flu viruses can "live" indefinitely when frozen, and it is likely most cold viruses can as well, although there are over 200 kinds of viruses that cause what we call the common cold and all may not "survive", depending on the temperatures and other factors. Viruses are not actually alive, they are either in an active or inactive state. They can be inactivated by different methods, one of which is the use of heat, flu viruses can be inactivated with the heat of normal cooking temperatures. Cold, however, seems to have no or less effect on them in a dormant frozen state. If re-warmed, viruses can become active again.
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∙ 11y agoI don't think you could do that
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Can sub zero temperatures cure a cold or flu?
No. Cold and flu viruses are unaffected by cold or even freezing temperatures.
Can a snail survive cold temperatures?
Yes, snails can survive cold temperatures. The snails will stay out until the temperature turns to freezing then they will seek shelter.
Can viruses survive cooking?
Some viruses may be able to stand the usual cooking temperatures, however, the influenza viruses and viruses that cause the common cold (and many other types) can be destroyed by normal cooking temperatures of 167-212°F [75-100°C].
What is the lowest temperature can a cat tolerate?
There is not a set list of temperatures in which cats can not survive. It is best to either bring them in or give them a warm place to sleep when it is cold and plenty of cool water when it is hot.
Will extreme cold temperatures kill viruses on surfaces?
Some viruses are sensitive to cold- most bacteria are.
What temp do ants die?
Ants cannot withstand freezing temperatures. However, if they have their colony deep enough in the soil that the cold doesn't reach, they can survive a winter.
How cold is the abyss?
freezing cold that us humans can't survive there
Why does not cactus survive in north?
no,a cactus can't survive in northpole because it will become frozen and it would die. Cactus can almostly survive in any climate. In northpole it is very cold and the cactus is not adapted to low temperatures. Cactus need warmth and in northpole there is freezing weather and freezing water, cactus can't survive in northpole.
Do caterpillars live in tundra?
On April 16, 2009 in Pickering, Ontario, at 7:30 a.m. EST, the temperature was about 35 degrees Fahrenheit (just above freezing). A caterpiller was observed moving across patio stone. So, yes, they appear to live through low temperatures. However, they would not likely survive in below-freezing conditions.
What kind of temperatures does japan have?
It is freezing cold and very mild summers.
Does the camcorder work in below freezing temperatures?
Camcorders do not tend to work well in very cold temperatures.
Can the car be waxed in freezing temperatures?
if you are not paralyzed but it is highly unrecommended that wax in cold temperatures it damages the vehicle
