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How long does the Hepatitis C Virus live outside the body?

How long does the Hepatitis C Virus live outside the body? Especially on articles such as toothbrushes etc.

Thanks,

--M.

Dr.Chung writes--

The answer is not at all clear, except that it probably can; thus toothbrushes should not be shared. RC