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For how long does strep (throat) live on objects?
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About 12 hours: Strep does not live very long out of the body. That doesn't mean you shouldn't clean the area and avoid contact with items like cups and spoons, that an infected person has had contact with. But usually the bacteria dies within about 12 hours outside of the body.
Answered 12/31/2018
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