Can Flu Virus Live On Backpacks?

Can Flu Virus Live On Backpacks? Experts tell WebMD that lunch boxes as well as backpacks can harbor germs that cause colds and flu. How long do bacteria live on fabric? coli, salmonella, Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) and campylobacter, as well as viruses such as norovirus and rotavirus. Salmonella and campylobacter survive for short periods