How Long Do Germs Live?
QUESTION:
I was wondering how long germs live outside the body. Like if somebody coughed into their hand and touched something and then I touched it.
POSTED BY MINDY :: CALIFORNIA USA :: 10/29/2009 1:16 PM
DEBRA'S ANSWER:
The expert answer from the Mayo Clinic is "the range is from a few seconds to 48 hours — depending on the specific virus and the type of surface."
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Debra :-)
