How Long Does It Take for Germs to Die?

Some pathogens die almost instantly outside the body, while others persist for hours, days, or even centuries.

Science How Long Does It Take for Germs to Die? Some pathogens die almost instantly outside the body, while others persist for hours, days, or even centuries. Temperature, humidity, and the type of surface are the most important factors that determine how long germs survive (and how to kill them). READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE 5 Reasons to Keep Washing Your Hands How Antibiotics Can Make Bacteria More Dangerous What Are Pathogens? You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Today I Learned newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.