Actually, I think being packed and shipped would kill a rhinovirus, but the thought is not of the appetizing.
Not. After the Kikwit outbreak - SEVEN WEEKS after the Kikwit outbrak - they found healthy Ebola virus that had apparently been shed by dying patients thriving on aluminum bredframes from the hospital.
(Why yes, I am a voracious and occasionally obsessive Level Four Pathogens freak)
	
 
		
		
(Why yes, I am a voracious and occasionally obsessive Level Four Pathogens freak)
They're less threatening in plush form.
	
 
		
		
I totally need to get the plush yeast microbe for my brother the professional brewmaster.
	
 
		
		
Those dolls are awesome.
I just tracked my package on the USPS website, and all it says is that it was accepted for shipping in Hartford--a week ago.  Should I be worried that there's no newer information?  Anyway, o secret giftee, it may be a while.
	
 
		
		
GIANT MICROBES!
I love those things.  The common cold is just so damn cute.
	
 
		
		
Only in plushie form, Jessica.  Not in the form that is snotting on my shoulder.  
I really like the Black Death, though.  He's adorable.
	
 
		
		
Awwwwwwwwww. Black Death wants cookies!
	
 
		
		
Black Death is adorable, but the Common Cold just looks so cuddly!
	
 
		
		
We have a Common Cold.  I can confirm it is cute.
	
 
		
		
I think the Flesh-Eating one is way cute.