Hi Thump, > O.K.. But I've heard that some are very good at > encapsulating themselves with something to remain cozy > and safe in a hostile environment, until a more > amenable one presents itself. And a piano, especially > a neglected piano in a damp basement or such, dark and > enclosed, seems a VERY hospitable environment for > poop-encased virii to "lay low" until a scrumptious > host (tuner, kid, etc.) arrives. That may be. As I said, I don't know anything about this *particular* virus -- just viruses in general. Some *bacterii* encapsulate themselves, either to avoid imune recognition or to retain moisture. The encapsulating substance is usually a heavy glycolipid, which sucks up moisture from the air. I don't know whether any viruses come encapsulated with anything heavier than a light protein coat. (They would have to *come* that way. They can't do it themselves.) The fact still remains, though, once they dry out, they can't come back. Peace, Sarah
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