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Herpes doesn't live for more then a few seconds when it's in open air.

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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.


What do you call virus caught by air?

A virus that can survive to infect others through the air is called an airborne virus.


Can a HIV virus survive on a needle in air?

For a short period of time, HIV does survive on a needle in air.


Is it possible to get a genital herpes to somebody not through sex but by just using someones panty?

The chance is very small. Once herpes hits air the virus will die almost instantly. Herpes isn't likely to rub on the surface of a towel, toilet, clothing or other items. If the herpes virus happened to rub on the surface of an item the virus would die before a person came in contact with the virus. Some studies report herpes could spread by sharing a drink but the chance is almost non existent. You can get genital herpes through genital-genital contact or genital-oral contact with someone who has herpes infection. The virus is most easily spread through contact with open sores. But you also can get the virus from skin that does not appear to have a sore. You can become infected with the herpes virus without having intercourse.


Will eliminating the supply of oxygen from the air kill off a virus?

No, eliminating the supply of oxygen from the air would not kill off a virus because viruses do not require or consume oxygen to survive. Viruses need a living host cell to replicate and cannot survive for long outside of a host organism.


How long rubella virus dies contact air?

The rubella virus is relatively fragile and does not survive long outside the human body. It can remain infectious on surfaces for a few hours but is typically inactivated within minutes when exposed to air and environmental conditions. Factors like temperature and humidity can influence its viability, but generally, it does not last long in the air.


Is the hiv virus remains present on needle in the air?

For a short period of time, HIV does survive on a needle in air.


Can cold sores become infected?

Yes.I have asked 2 doctors about this. The virus that causes cold sores around the mouth is herpes simplex 1. They are easy enough to spread, and I have found no distinction between simplex 1 and 2 (ect.) other than the site.


What can you throw but not catch?

A cold or other type of virus or bacterial infection.


Can you get herpes thru someone towel?

It is possible, but not likely. The infected person would wipe the infected area with the washcloth, and the uninfected person would need to almost immediately wipe it on themselves to catch the virus.Herpes is a sexually transmitted Disease, i believe it only travels in sexual fluids, if anything got on the wash cloth, the vector inside the fluid would probably be long dead. Dont take my word for it, ask a doctor, just my educated guess.You would have to use the wash cloth with in seconds of some one with herpes using it in order to have any chance of that happening.Herpes doesn't survive for more then a few seconds in open air or on objects.Possible but not likely.You would have to use the wash cloth with in seconds of some one with a break out of herpes using it. Herpes doesn't like to live out side of the body for more then a few seconds.The herpes virus is very fragile and dies quickly outside of the human body.But the virus will live for a while in moist environments.It is a good idea not to share wash cloths.Yes ma'am, absolutly. Why would you even do that. wash the cloth, come on now!


Can air plants survive in a closed terrarium?

Yes, air plants can survive in a closed terrarium as long as they receive enough light and air circulation to thrive.


How long can you survive in a spacesuit?

until your air runs out or forever