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The length of time that cold or flu germs can survive outside the body on an environmental surface, such as a doorknob, varies greatly. But the suspected range is from a few seconds to 48 hours - depending on the specific virus and the type of surface.
Flu viruses tend to live longer on surfaces than cold viruses do. Also, it's generally believed that cold and flu viruses live longer on nonporous surfaces - such as plastic, metal or wood - than they do on porous surfaces - such as fabrics, skin or paper.
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Can a virus live in the air?
yes, but not that long, they will die out eventually.
What Time period of AIDS virus to active in open air?
HIV dies within a matter of minutes after exposure to air.
How long can the virus survive in the air?
This will depend heavily on the virus you are asking about - the influenza virus is relatively hardy while the HIV virus is destroyed pretty quick.
Do the aids virus die when its exposed to air?
Im pretty sure that the virus still a virus even if its exposed to the air,if it would die then u wouldn't get infected when a drop of body fluid comes in contact with an open wound.
Can budgie live in air condition room?
Parakeets can be in airconditioning as long as its above 73 and its not directly under any open vents.
How long is an Air Mauritius ticket open?
It is open for one year.
How long can the norovirus live in the open air?
Depending if there is sun light. Also the humidity and temprature. 24-72 hrs maybe more.
How long can a person live without air?
A person can live minutes without air.
Is it better to die in an open air than to live in a cage'?
debate on it is better to die in an open cage than to live in a cage
What kind of phrase is Parvo is a common disease IN DOGS caused by a virus in the air?
by a virus or by a virus in the air
What do you call virus caught by air?
A virus that can survive to infect others through the air is called an airborne virus.
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.
