Meniere's disease. This is an inner ear disorder thought to be caused by a buildup of fluid and changing pressure in the ear. It can cause episodes of vertigo along with ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and hearing loss. Vestibular neuritis or labyrinthitis. This is an inner ear problem usually related to infection (usually viral).
The hepatitis C virus, or HCV, can live outside the body for up to 4 days. However, many experts think it usually survives up to 16 hours at room temperature.
In 2010 a study was released detailing how long the hepatitis C virus lives. inside a syringe. The study found that the hepatitis C virus can live for up. to 63 days in a high volume tuberculin syringe with a detachable needle. compared to 7 days in a low volume syringe (insulin syringe with permanent. needles).