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How long could a cold sore virus live on a plastic bottle in a freezer at 32f or 0c?

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Not long: Herpes Simplex Virus 1(HSV-1, or the cold sore virus) is transmitted by direct contact with an open sore. It does not live long outside the human body. Hope this helps!

Dr Fowler and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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