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How long does the hepatitis a virus survive outside the body?
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Only few minutes: It depends on the temperature and the conditions. Most of the time it needs body fluids or very direct contact ( air born).
Answered 12/29/2016
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Months!: The hepatitis a virus is very sturdy and can live outside the body for months. It survives the body's very acid gut environment, can live through freezing temperatures. However, boiling or cooking food/ liquids will kill the hepatitis a virus. Nonetheless, in america the incidence is decreasing, probably due to increased rates of immunization.
Answered 9/16/2013
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