During dental or surgical procedures, bacteria that reside in the mouth or upper respiratory tract can travel to an in-office computer keyboard and survive as long as 24 hours.

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During dental or surgical procedures, bacteria that reside in the mouth or upper respiratory tract can travel to an in-office computer keyboard and survive as long as 24 hours. Viruses can live on them for one hour or more, depending on moisture level and air...