There are many types of bacteria some of which don't need to live inside another organism.
Organisms can vary in how long they survive outside the body depending on factors like temperature, moisture, and exposure to light. Some can survive only minutes to hours, while others, such as certain viruses and bacteria, can survive for days to even weeks in the right conditions.
Yes, but these bacteria are not in all soils. Antrax can be found in some soils. Many pathogenic bacteria can be in untreated sewage or septic effluent, which might be spread on soils. However, these intestinal bacteria usually don't live very long in soils. They are built to live and compete inside a living body, and are no match for native soil bacteria.
A heart can typically beat outside the body for about 4-6 hours before it becomes nonviable.
Sperm cannot survive for long outside of the body, and the rectum is not a suitable environment for sperm to live. Once ejaculated into the rectum, sperm will die quickly due to the acidic nature of the environment.
Blood can typically last up to 42 days when stored properly outside the body before it becomes unusable for medical purposes.
Hepatitis C can live for 1 week outside the body.
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I am not sure how long it will live outside the body, but this does not necessarily matter as many people are carriers.
E. coli bacteria can survive on surfaces like shoes for a few hours to a few days, depending on factors such as humidity, temperature, and surface material. It is important to regularly clean and disinfect surfaces that may come into contact with E. coli to prevent its spread.
No. HIV needs a host. It does not live long, outside the body.
Hep B can live for up to a week outside the body.
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You can't live without a heart.
Pinworms do not survive for long periods outside the human body. They typically do not live for more than a few weeks in the environment. They require a warm, moist environment to survive and reproduce.
Virii like hepatitis actually alter your DNA. Once you have hepatitis, you have it for life. Virii can go through long periods of dormancy where they don't cause harm to internal organs, but can suddenly "switch on" and in the case of hepatitis cause severe damage to your liver. If you think you have been exposed to Hep C it's important to get checked out and then get on a life long treatment regimen.
Clostridium difficile (C. diff) bacteria can survive for long periods outside the body, especially in a healthcare setting where surfaces may not be properly cleaned. The spores can survive on surfaces for months and are resistant to many disinfectants. It is important to follow proper cleaning protocols to prevent the spread of C. diff.
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