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Long-living Bacteria and Viruses
Some viruses and bacteria can live from 20 minutes up to 2 hours or more on surfaces like cafeteria tables, doorknobs, and desks.
Ansari, 1988; Scott and Bloomfield, 1989
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Transmission electron micrograph of Escherichia coli O157:H7.
Transmission electron micrograph of E. coli O157:H7 showing flagella. Pseudoreplica technique.
Source: CDC
Link to hi-res version:
http://phil.cdc.gov/PHIL_Images/9995/9995.tif
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