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Originally Posted by ladyjane  FYI:
How long does Ebola live outside the body?
Ebola is killed with hospital-grade disinfectants (such as household bleach). Ebola on dried on surfaces such as doorknobs and countertops can survive for several hours; however, virus in body fluids (such as blood) can survive up to several days at room temperature.
Taken from: Q&As on Transmission | Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever | CDC |
This statement is confusing or contradictory to me. Isn't it "only" found/transmitted in body fluids? Does this mean it dies several hours after it dries regardless of what surface it is on? And if it's "moist" or "fresh" it can survive for several days? Or does this mean in a dead body where fluids are still accumulated it can survive for several days and that's why people who tend to the deceased are at greater risks? Wait....it says outside the body..so..... I just don't think this statement is very clear, but it could just be me.
