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How long do stomach bug germs live outside the body?
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Most > 24hr : The enteroviruses (gut viruses) are a diverse group known to cause a variety of GI disturbances . They are easily passed in the saliva during the early stages of the illness & end up on door handles & banisters & other objects where they pass to the next victim.Their survival for at least 24hrs is common.
Answered 12/29/2019
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