How long does herpes simplex last outside of the human body?
2007-07-28 16:36:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Not long.
Herpes is a virus and it needs a living host in order to live (unlike bacteria).
If you are worried about contracting herpes from a person who has touched something (like a toilet seat) - think again. It's NOT going to happen.
Herpes is spread by sex (vaginal, oral and anal) and by DIRECT skin to skin contact with an infected area.
2007-07-28 22:52:14 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-09 01:11:30 · answer #2 · answered by Lacie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-05-01 03:50:29 · answer #4 · answered by Noell 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending upon how 'friendly' the surface is to it, ie how damp, warm etc, from a few seconds to a few minutes, not longer. On a toilet seat a few seconds, maybe longer on a wash cloth etc.
2007-07-28 20:22:59 · answer #5 · answered by mayflower25 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought that it could only last a few minutes outside the human body, that's why you have to have very close contact to pass it.
2007-07-28 17:19:21 · answer #6 · answered by me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The virus cannot live without protein bindings, so it generally will last until it is washed away or several weeks, if not washed.
2007-07-28 16:47:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
long enough
2007-07-28 16:39:51 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋