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It's been more than 1 month since the bat flew into my house. are the bacteria and viruses on the surface of objects that the bat touched still alive if i have not sprayed disinfectant on them?

Q: it's been more than 1 month since the bat flew into my house. are the bacteria and viruses on the surface of objects that the bat touched still alive if i have not sprayed disinfectant on them?

: Bats spread no infection of any kind through the air. This would be no risk even if you had not used disinfectant. Nothing to be worried about.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Bats spread no infection of any kind through the air. This would be no risk even if you had not used disinfectant. Nothing to be worried about.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 10/3/2023

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A member asked:

It's been more than 1 month since the bat flew into my house. are the bacteria and viruses on the surface of objects that the bat touched still alive if i have not sprayed disinfectant on them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Davantzis agreed

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