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How long can the herpes virus survive on plastic and be contagious to another person?
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Herpes Survival: The american college of obstetricians and gynecologists states that the herpes simplex virus may be able to live on surfaces for up to a few hours outside of the body. Be sure to cover any areas of broken skin that may allow a virus to enter your body.
Answered 9/30/2018
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