The Common COLD Germ.?

Question

We all know that 'COLD Germs' can only stay Alive if it stays at 98.6 degrees and the Germs stay in the human body, right?

But exactly how many Hours can 'Common COLD Germs' keep Alive (Outside the body)......before they Die? Like on house hold surfaces with a room Temperature of 74 degrees ?

3 to 5 hours?
8 to 10 hours?
or More?

What??

I don't know the Right answer. That's why I'm asking : < )

Answer 1

I would think more. I found U some sites so U can see how many different cold germs there R.

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It's cold and flu season again, and the most innocent of objects could be your greatest health threat. Here's how to stave off cold and flu germs this ...
http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/features/cold-flu-culprits

Dr. John Arthur Franklin Pfeiffer of Baltimore last week declared that he had found a germ which he believes to be the cause of the common cold.
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,739624,00.html

We all know that 'COLD Germs' can only stay Alive if it stays at 98.6 degrees and the Germs stay in the human body, right? But exactly how many Hours can ...
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In looking at these the last 2 have Ur answers in them.