When this PokÃ©mon enters battle, the opponent's [Attack]{mechanic:attack} is lowered by one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}. In a double battle, both opponents are affected. This ability also takes effect when acquired during a battle, but will not take effect again if lost and reobtained without leaving battle.
Quick Answer. The Fairfield Department of Health reports that staph bacteria can live on an object for up to 24 hours, making it important to wash commonly shared objects and surfaces regularly, especially when a known staph infection is present. Because many people carry staph bacteria, it is impossible to rid all instances of the bacteria.
Re: Norovirus on surfaces. Most viruses do. Colds and flus can really only survive for 48 hours on nonporous surfaces but less for porous surfaces. Some viruses can survive for a long time, like months, but you're unlikely to encounter any of these in your life. Norovirus is the hardiest of the common viruses you might catch, and it can survive from 12 hours to about 14 days.