How Long Can A Virus Survive Inside You?

You've been told to wash your hands, practice social distancing, and even wash in Lysol and bleach! All to avoid catching a virus! But what happens if you do? How long does a virus actually live inside of you, and how long are you contagious for? Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Brainiac There is so much confusion about viruses. Let’s put aside the fact that many news sources are trying to just get you to click on their headline with outlandish claims that aren’t. Asked in facts. Truthfully, maybe some of the confusion about these little germs is merited. After all, these super small parasites do not fit nicely into one category of biology. They are well known as being considered alive by some, and not alive by others. But this is just one aspect of viruses that causes confusion. How do they reproduce? How do they spread? Do they even think, or move on their own? Why are they referred to as a parasite? What is the best defense against them? And… what is the longest that a virus can survive in your body— both before it started to show symptoms, and after your body starts to fight it off? It’s a ton of questions. We know. And we’re sure that the more you learn, there will be even more questions that you have. But thankfully we got the answers brainiacs. We are tackling all there is to know about viruses in today’s video, so you can stay informed, safe, and know exactly what to do if you find yourself in a scenario where someone around you is sick. We can all do our part, and keep ourselves, and everyone around us, healthy. Viruses can be beat, it just takes time— and an awareness of just how these microscopic meneses work. They can indeed be beat— and we will all be able to go about our lives as normal.