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it just spreads

it gets on the hands

then starts reproducing asexually

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How do germs form?

Germs form when bacteria, viruses, fungi, or other microorganisms enter the body through various means such as contact with contaminated surfaces, inhalation, or ingestion. These germs then have the potential to multiply and cause infections or illnesses.


Who discovered that germs live on hands?

Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis, a Hungarian physician, is credited with discovering the importance of handwashing in preventing the spread of germs in the 19th century. He observed that the incidence of puerperal fever (childbed fever) was significantly reduced when healthcare workers washed their hands with chlorinated lime solution.


How much germs are on a dollar bill?

There can be a significant amount of germs on a dollar bill, as bills are often passed through many hands and surfaces. Studies have found various types of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms present on currency notes. Regular cleaning or maintaining good hygiene practices can help to minimize the spread of germs.


Are there more germs on a house fly or on a human hand?

There are typically more germs on a house fly than on a human hand. House flies can carry and transmit a variety of pathogens by landing on and feeding on organic materials. In comparison, while human hands can also harbor germs, they are usually lower in quantity and diversity compared to those found on flies.


How did germs first form?

Germs, such as bacteria and viruses, are believed to have evolved billions of years ago from simpler organisms. They likely originated from unicellular organisms and gradually adapted to different environments, eventually leading to the diverse array of germs we see today.

Related Questions

Is germs located more in hair or hands?

More germs are in the hair than hands!


Picture of hands with germs and hands without germs?

From dirty things, direct contact(from other people) and others.


Are there more germs in your mouths than your hands?

A person has more germs in their mouth than on their hands. Saliva has enzymes that prevent germs from forming, while your hands touch things such as doorknobs all day which are infested with germs.


How do germs spread if you dont wash your hands when you go to the bathroom?

The germs on your hands will spread to every surface you touch. So the door handle in the bathroom will be full of germs. Any one who touches it after that will take some of the germs with them. everything they touch will also leave some germs behind. Also if you touch someone else you will pass germs to them as well.


How many germs are there in your hands?

Billions.


How germs form?

by not washing hands ?


When you wash your hands, do more bubbles on your hands mean more germs?

No


How can you get germs on your hands?

I almost think you are kidding. Everything you touch, all day, every day, puts germs on your hands.


What can harmful germs do?

Germs are of course harmful all of them are harmful! Harmful germs make people sick and cause rare diseases like blood diseases and like swine flu. Remember that germs right now are in your hands and wash them with soap and water before eating, after eating, and after going to the bathroom, since germs are also living things they can be harmful.Also germs spread when after playing in dirt you dont wash hands and touch the door of the house or school some germs spread from your hands to their hands and then they spread when someone else touches the door: go to Google, type germs and see images of those things in hands! Dont get away!


What percentage does soap kill germs?

Soap kills 79% of germs off of your hands.


What prevents the growth of germs?

Wash your hands!


How do friction help in day to day life?

rubbing hands together while washing creates friction and helps to get rid of germs