Biology/Mouse Germs
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How long do mounse dropping's Germs live? How long are they harmful to you?
HI Nicole:
Some bacteria can form spores and stay in a dropping for an extended period but these are not disease causing. Salmonella and some viruses can be found in the droppings but these do not live long. Regardless of what is in the droppings unless you ingest them there is not much danger of catching anything
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Walter Hintz
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Science teacher for over 50 years. MSc. in biology. I can answer questions in general biology, zoology, botany, anatomy and physiology and biochemistry.
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I have a MSc in biology and have been a science teacher for over 50 years. At present I am a faculty member at a college and a science consultant at seven catholic schools.
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