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How long does hep c live outside the body? and can it jump from one object to another?
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Very briefly: Hep c will survive only as long as there are living cells present. Heat, cold, time, and other adverse conditions will all destroy it. It may survive in tissues, blood, or other body fluids as long as they are kept warm or are preserved for reinfusion to others like blood transfusions. It is not generally transmitted through inanimate objects.
Answered 10/4/2016
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