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The flu virus can survive on bedding and other fabric surfaces for several hours to up to 48 hours, depending on factors like temperature and humidity. However, the virus's ability to infect decreases over time. Regular washing of bedding in hot water can effectively reduce the presence of the virus and minimize the risk of transmission.
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How long can nightcrawlers survive in the fridge?
Nightcrawlers can survive in the fridge for up to 2 weeks if kept in a container with moist bedding.
How long can mumps virus survive outside a host?
few seconds
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.
Can Aids Virus survive in shower drains?
Aids depends on the right conditions to survive. it will not survive for long outside a live host.
How long will flu virus survive at 160 degrees?
The influenza virus is destroyed by heat at 167o - 212o F (75o - 100o C). The length of time it could survive or if it could survive at 160o is debatable.
How long can HIV virus can survive in the sample collected blood?
24 hours
How long can scabies mite live in bedding?
Scabies mites can survive on bedding and clothing for about 2 to 3 days outside the human body. However, they do not reproduce or thrive in these environments and will eventually die without a host. To prevent reinfestation, it's recommended to wash and dry bedding and clothing on high heat.
Can aids virus survive under outside temperature?
No. HIV needs a host. It does not live long, outside the body.
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 can you live with hanta virus without treatment?
You most likely won't survive from like fluid build up in your lung and etc.
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 can the hepatitus virus survive without a human host?
any virus needs a source of energyl to thrive and dies withing munits in abscense of such source. dirty hands-to-food, sharing the flatware is enough.
