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To: TobagoJack who wrote (32996)	5/4/2003 7:07:34 AM
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SARS virus can live on surfaces for days Rob Stein Washington Post May. 4, 2003 12:00 AM The SARS virus can survive on common surfaces at room temperature for hours, or even days, which could explain how people can catch the deadly lung infection without face-to-face contact with a sick person, scientists have found. New studies being released today have produced the first scientific data on how long the SARS virus can live in various places and conditions, demonstrating for the first time that the microbe can linger outside an infected person's body. One study showed the virus survived for at least 24 hours on a plastic surface at room temperature, which suggests it may be possible to become infected from touching a tabletop, doorknob or other object. Another found the microbe remained viable for as long as four days in human waste, a crucial finding that could clarify how the virus can spread through apartment buildings, hospitals and other facilities. German scientists found a common detergent failed to kill the virus, indicating some efforts to sterilize contaminated areas may be ineffective. A Japanese experiment found the virus can live for extended periods in the cold. The long-awaited findings should be crucial for containing the epidemic. KJC