How long do stomach virus germs live on surfaces?

"Stomach flu" is just a nickname for viral gastroenteritis. It is not related to influenza, the real flu. Once everyone in your house is done being sick, it is reasonable to assume that you will have stray viruses lingering on household surfaces for another 2 weeks. read more

poisoning, as can other germs and chemicals. Norovirus illness is not related to the flu (influenza). Though they share some of the same symptoms, the flu is a respiratory illness caused by influenza virus. Anyone can get norovirus illness • Norovirus is the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis in the U.S. • Each year, norovirus causes 19 to 21 million cases of acute gastroenteritis in the U.S. read more

"Stomach flu" is just a nickname for viral gastroenteritis. It is not related to influenza, the real flu. Once everyone in your house is done being sick, it is reasonable to assume that you will have stray viruses lingering on household surfaces for another 2 weeks. Norovirus has been shown to live on kitchen counter tops for at least 7 days 1. read more

The stomach flu viruses can live on surfaces for about 2 weeks. Once everyone in the house is done being sick, it is reasonable to assume that you will have stray viruses lingering on household surfaces for another 2 weeks. read more