"And there's another reason why firearms will always trump melee weaponry.

I wonder if a virus could get through your skin if you had blood on you. I mean, your alcohol reading can go up if you bath in alcohol, so I take it that the alcohol absorbs through the skin. The question is can the virus be absorbed by your skin?"

"Ignoring the fact that a dead organism cannot be a carrier for a virus by virtue of being dead I'd have to say a firm and forceful NO to the idea of a virus of this type being transmitted by a mere touch.

Why? A simple touch does not break the skin. The virus still has to enter your system and the skin is your first line of defence so casual contact would do nothing. Don't put zombies in your mouth, up your nose, in your ear, in your eye, near open wounds or any other orifice that you may have which lead to your insides.

Always bathe. Surfaces can contain SOME viruses but not all and transition of this type is very rare in adult populations. Adults do not instantly stick our hands in our mouths as infants and small children often do. When infected by a direct contact virus you often have inhaled the virus which is expelled with the saliva and mucus ejected by coughing and sneezing. The virus takes a ride and you suck it in your nose or mouth. Other contact viruses use other mediums such as water to get past your defences. The fine layers of dead skin on your body is a part of your immune defence as well as it sheds with every step you take.
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"Why is it that zombie infections are only through them biting. has anyone not overlooked the fact of blood. Clearly the infection isnt just in the brain. It shows signs that it can be in the blood. if anything DOES happen, be caution of all of the blood. just dont touch them if you have an open wound. If you are in a group with someone else or more than just one, if anyone gets an open wound, stow them away from the battle, dont try to push them through
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"remember if you get bit in the hand you have less than ten seconds to remove it before your infectedand youd have to cutt at the elbow to be sure
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