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How long can herpes live on a lipstick?

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Hours to weeks?: Nobody knows, as every situation is different. The Canadians make easily readable "pathogen safety data sheets" that show what is known about various germs. For example, in the "survival outside host" section, it says "hours to 8 weeks." Site is: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/laboratory-biosafety-biosecurity/pathogen-safety-data-sheets-risk-assessment/herpes-simplex-virus.html

Answered 4/20/2018

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