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How long can a rabies virus remain active in saliva which is outside the host animal?
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Short time: According to the north dakota department of health "the rabies virus is a very fragile virus. As soon as the saliva dries the virus is no longer infectious. The virus is easily killed by soaps, detergents, bleach, alcohol and ultraviolet light" for more information gotohttp://www.Ndhealth.Gov/disease/rabies/qanda.Htm.
Answered 11/5/2017
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