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It can last up to 2 weeks. 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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How long does a cold virus live in a medicine bottle?
A cold virus can typical live for a day in a medicine bottle. This virus cannot last longer than this without a host.
Can a virus live in the air?
yes, but not that long, they will die out eventually.
Can you get a cold if you put your face in the pillow of someone with the flu?
Yes. The flu virus can live for surprisingly long periods of time on inanimate objections
If you have the cold virus and you drink from a bottle how long until that bottle's mouthpiece no longer has the virus on it?
Probably until the person who had the virus is cured. But you never know how long bacteria can last.
How long can a virus live in your body?
well I had verucas for about four years, annd the doctors verrucas are a virus.
What to do after you accidentally drink after someone with a cold?
Don't freak out. It's not too common to get cold sores this way. You would have to take a drink with in seconds of some one with a cold sore doing so. The virus that causes cold sores doesn't live on objects for long periods of time, it also doesn't like to live in fluids. You would be more likely to get a cold sore if you kissed this person on the mouth.
Can you get a cold sore from a telephone?
It would be nearly impossible to get a cold sore from a telephone as the virus can't survive long outside of 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.
What is Rhino fever?
The latin word 'Rhino' means 'hair' and a rhino virus is any long stringy shaped virus. Such are commonly associated with desease of the nose. A rhino-virus is often associated with a cold.
How long can hiv virus live in open air?
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.
What to do after you accidentally drink after someone with a cold sore?
Don't freak out. It's not too common to get cold sores this way. You would have to take a drink with in seconds of some one with a cold sore doing so. The virus that causes cold sores doesn't live on objects for long periods of time, it also doesn't like to live in fluids. You would be more likely to get a cold sore if you kissed this person on the mouth.
How long does it take for a cold virus to go away?
Usually a cold virus take from 3-5 days but depending on the virus and the human body differences it can take less than a day. Some bodies attack the virus quickly giving you symptoms faster.
