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Can you spread herpes virus from one person to the other by towels and washrags?
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∙ 11y ago
No. Once you wash something the herpes virus is destroyed. It also doesn't live outside of the body for more than a few seconds. Herpes spreads through contact like kissing, having oral sex or intercourse with someone that has herpes.
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How can a 3 yr old get genital herpes?
How do people get Genital Herpes?Herpes can only live outside of the human body for a short period of time; it can survive outside of an infected body for several minutes. It may be long enough to be passed from the contaminated hands of an infected person, to a person who does not yet have the infection. However, although it is possible to pass herpes in this way, it isunlikely for someone to catch herpes this way.Herpes can be spread even when the infected has no visible sores. It can be spread because the person is shedding the virus cells, or their sores are so tiny that they cannot be seen or felt.It is possible for an infected mother to pass this infection on to her child, during the birthing process.Herpes can be spread through a blood transfusion.Herpes can be spread by touching contaminated blood, when you have an open wound.Herpes can be spread by touching a sore, a lesion, or wound of an infected person.Herpes can be transmitted by transplant of an infected organ, to an uninfected organrecipient.Herpes can be spread by contaminated and dirty needles.But the most common way to spread herpes is by sexual intercourse, and herpes can be spread, even by those without symptoms of the infection.Oral sex allows spreading of the 'oral herpes' to the genitals.(It is not considered possible to catch herpes from hot tubs, toilet seats or towels, nor can it be spread by bathing with an infected person.)
How are pathogens spread by contaminated objects?
Towels or silverware, that have been handed by the infected person.
Can you get oral herpes by using water bottles used by an infected patient?
Yes, it is highly contagious. Any contact whether direct or through contact with drinking utensils towels, sheets etc. can spread the infection.
How do you stop mold growing on towels?
Spread them to dry after use.
How many paper towels does the average person use?
3
Which 2 ways can MRSA bacteria can be spread from person to person?
Generally, there are two major ways through which individuals can get infected with MRSA. The first way is through coming into contact with an infected person or a carrier and the second way is by contact with contaminated surfaces such as floors, door handles, towels or sinks
Can you get herpes thru someone towel?
It is possible, but not likely. The infected person would wipe the infected area with the washcloth, and the uninfected person would need to almost immediately wipe it on themselves to catch the virus.Herpes is a sexually transmitted Disease, i believe it only travels in sexual fluids, if anything got on the wash cloth, the vector inside the fluid would probably be long dead. Dont take my word for it, ask a doctor, just my educated guess.You would have to use the wash cloth with in seconds of some one with herpes using it in order to have any chance of that happening.Herpes doesn't survive for more then a few seconds in open air or on objects.Possible but not likely.You would have to use the wash cloth with in seconds of some one with a break out of herpes using it. Herpes doesn't like to live out side of the body for more then a few seconds.The herpes virus is very fragile and dies quickly outside of the human body.But the virus will live for a while in moist environments.It is a good idea not to share wash cloths.Yes ma'am, absolutly. Why would you even do that. wash the cloth, come on now!
Can chlamydial conjunctivitis be spread through towels?
You're unlikely to get chlamydia from sharing towels. You would have to use a towel with in seconds of some one using with chlamydia using it. Most stds don't last for long periods of time when they are outside of the body.
Where can one purchase luxury bathroom towels?
One can purchase luxury bathroom towels in a multitude of places. One can purchase the towels online through Amazon, eBay, and Overstock. One could also buy the towels in person at Macy's, JC Pennys, Sears, and Target.
What is the collective noun for towels?
There is no collective noun specifically for towels, you use a collective appropriate for the circumstance. Some examples are 'a stack of towels', 'a row of towels', 'a basket of towels', or 'an array of towels'.
What is more absorbent paper towels or towels?
towels in my opinion.
What is the possessive noun for 'the towels of the hotels'?
The towels of the hotels (plural towels and plural hotels) is the hotels' towels.
