Virology Can viruses grow in water? February 4, 2026 by Tanp | Leave a Comment Viruses cannot grow in water because they lack the necessary cellular machinery to reproduce independently. Instead, viruses require a host organism to replicate. However, water can act as a medium for virus transmission, carrying viruses from one host to another. How Do Viruses Survive in Water? Viruses are non-living particles that depend on living organisms […] Read more ยป