5. Surface Contamination
Parvovirus can live on surfaces. If the particles containing the virus are suspended in the air, they may eventually land on surfaces in a room. If they land on soft surfaces, they may stick to the material or may easily be released back into the air when someone moves the surface and allows the particles to break free.
If they land on a hard surface, the virus may survive in the droplets and stay on that hard surface for many hours. Things like doorknobs, telephones, money, and desks are common areas to pick up a virus. Proper handwashing can prevent the spread of parvovirus and other viruses from surface contamination. It’s important to wash your hands and disinfect areas with a lot of traffic and where a lot of people touch, even if you aren’t sick. Many illnesses like parvovirus are contagious before a person knows that is sick and thinks to disinfect their home or office.