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For how long can herpes simplex 1 live outside body?

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Herpes Virus: The herpes virus does not survive outside the body for more than about 10 seconds.

Answered 4/6/2015

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Depends: If suspended in saliva or broth it may survive for hours. If a dry surface, only a few seconds. Nearly all transmission is person to person.

Answered 5/6/2019

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