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From what I've found on-line, it appears Chickenpox, as with most viruses, die within 24 hours outside the human body. Often they die sooner than that. If the object which has the virus on it is wet, like a towel, the virus might not start to die until the area is dry.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agohttp://192.38.112.111/pdf-reprints/WaltherEwald2004.pdf
Virus is very sensitive and can desiccate readily. Infectivity lost in a matter of hours. Can inactivate in a matter of hours or maybe a day or depending on environmental conditions (temp, humidity, light). Has been detected in clothing form children actively shedding the virus.
Many factors to take into account: Surface survival is dependent on the fomite. (Inanimate object capable of carrying an infectious particle). porous vs. non-porous. Also the fluid matrix...respiratory secretions or puss from an open vesicle...a little thicker (denser) and might take longer to dry out.
Hope this helps.
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∙ 14y agomore than a year .as viruses are in the form of crystals.
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