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How long can bacteria from a stomach bug (giv) live on hard surfaces such as a laptop?

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Stomach bugs: Bacteria from a stomach bug (usually viruses), can last for several hours. But they all die readily with a bleach scrub. Consider wiping your laptop with a bleach wipe as long as it won't hurt the electronics.

Answered 4/15/2015

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