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How long does the chicken pox virus live on a surface if it was transmitted via saliva?
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Short survival time: The following comes directly from the centers for disease control website (cdc.Gov): varicella zoster virus herpesvirus (dna) primary infection results in varicella (chickenpox) recurrent infection results in herpes zoster (shingles) short survival in the environment.
Answered 7/12/2015
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1-2 days: The virus can live for 2 days but if you use a solution of sodium hypochlorite will eliminate the hazard.
Answered 10/29/2015
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