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How long does it take for hepatitis B to die?
Say if someone that has hep B and they cut them selves and the blood dries up how long will it take for the virus to die? I am just curious. Thanks for answering.
Say if someone that has hep B and they cut them selves and the blood dries up how long will it take for the virus to die? I am just curious. Thanks for answering.
July 3rd, 2011 - 09:46
The hepatitis B virus, or HBV, can still be infectious for up to a week outside the body.
The hepatitis A virus, or HAV, is relatively hardy. In good conditions, it can survive outside the body for months. HAV can survive certain acids and some heat. For a period of time and under certain conditions, HAV can survive in sea water, dried feces and live oysters.
The hepatitis C virus, or HCV, can live outside the body for up to 4 days. However, many experts think it usually survives up to 16 hours at room temperature.
The HIV virus can only live outside of the human body for a few minutes, even in the best conditions.