FACT

ILLNESS

Bacteria

Lives

A few minutes up to several months

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse non enim sed arcu fermentum interdum. Praesent massa dui.

Virus

Lives

1-2 days: nonporous

8-12 hrs: porous

Cold temperatures: form a hard coating like a "gelatin coat" and it melts away once it's inside a human host.

Webmd.com

Needs host to replicate.

Becomes less potent the longer it is without a host.

Rigid cell wall

Danger Zone: 40^ - 140 ^ F

Can multiply twofold in as little as 20 minutes

Dormant in freezer

Stainless steal and aluminum harbor more bacteria than silver and copper surfaces.