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Can pink eye survive long without a host?
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Pink eye: The answer you seek is how long can eye virus last on a surface other than the eye. Transmission is usually by contact (e.g. A doorknob or shared towel ) and viruses on a dried, uncleaned surface can last several weeks unless in the sunlight which more quickly inactivates them.
Answered 3/19/2018
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Yes: Some of the viruses that cause pink eye can stay on surfaces and be viable for weeks. Wash your hands and disinfect surfaces!
Answered 11/3/2012
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