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I am interested in the life cycle of Hepatitis Virus B and C.
 
 
Dear Dr. Chung,
 
 
 
I am interested in the life cycle of Hepatitis Virus B and C. Specifically how long it can live outside of the human body. Can you please help me?
 
Thank you,
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Dr Chung Writes-  
 
 
We do not know the answer to this, but because the viruses have lipid envelopes they may be able to persist outside the body.
 
 
  Dr. Rodriguez      
 
 
 
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