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depend upon type of bacteria as some bacterial species can form spores and live for many years in that latent condition if the glass is not autoclaved, but others can die withing an hour or two if no nutrition is provided to them.

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Bacteria can survive on glass surfaces for a few hours to a few days, depending on the specific type of bacteria and the environmental conditions. Regular cleaning and disinfection can help reduce the survival time of bacteria on glass surfaces.

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