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How long will e coli live in feces on the ground or on a surface?
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Highly variable: Depending on the strain of e coli, temperature, ph, anaerobic status, the survival varies greatly and these bacteria can live in manure for over a year. You may wish to consult the following: http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmed/20574458.
Answered 4/26/2015
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