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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;funkee, post: 2086114, member: 37925&quot;]It&#039;s actually a bit more complicated than I initially stated.</p><p><br /></p><p>Viruses are not technically alive or dead. Viruses contain genetic code (DNA/RNA), but cannot reproduce on their own. When a cell is exposed to a virus, the virus enters that cell and replicates from within.</p><p><br /></p><p>On a surface, most viruses only survive a few hours to a few days. And by survive, I mean remain active. Interestingly, smallpox is one of a few viruses than can remain active for a couple of years!</p><p><br /></p><p>On a surface (or outside of the body), a virus can be inactivated by environmental factors. Heat, light (UV), and chemicals (like soaps) can irreparably damage a virus and prevent it from effectively entering or replicating inside of a cell.</p><p><br /></p><p>As far as detection, yes it is possible to detect an inactivated or dead virus.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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