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Sweat-eating bacteria particularly Corybacteria JK and Brevibacteria-linen cause what condition?

Sweat-eating bacteria, such as Corynebacterium spp. and various Brevibacterium spp., can contribute to body odor. These bacteria break down sweat into compounds that emit odors, leading to the characteristic smell associated with body odor.


What is it called when the results of sweat being allowed to sit on bacteria crowded areas of the skin?

The result of sweat sitting on bacteria crowded areas of the skin is called body odor. Sweat itself is odorless, but when it mixes with bacteria on the skin, it can produce a distinct smell that varies from person to person. Regular bathing and wearing breathable fabrics can help manage body odor.


Where do sweat glands belong?

Sweat glands belong in your skin. In one square inch of skin their are 500 sweat glands. The main jobs of sweat include reducing your body's temperature through evaporation, providing a barrier from harmful bacteria, and keeping your skin from drying out.


Can the armpit of a human grow bacteria?

Yes, the warm and moist environment of the armpit is an ideal place for bacteria to grow. Sweat produced by apocrine glands can mix with bacteria on the skin, leading to body odor. Regular washing and using antiperspirants can help control bacterial growth in the armpits.


Why is licking sweat bad?

Licking sweat can introduce bacteria and germs from the skin into your mouth, potentially leading to infections or illness. Sweat also contains salt and other minerals that can taste unpleasant when ingested in large quantities. Additionally, frequent licking of sweat can contribute to dehydration.

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What causes sweat to smell?

Bacteria that is feeding on the sweat.


What role do sweat glands play in causing body odor?

Sweat glands produce sweat, which is mostly water and salt. When this sweat comes into contact with bacteria on the skin, it can create body odor. The bacteria break down the sweat into acids, which produce the unpleasant smell we associate with body odor.


Why do humans sweat from armpits?

Well...humans sweat all over our skin. We respire sweat from our pores. Sweat from our armpits smell because of the bacteria wastes.


Sweat and bacteria are the main causes of?

Body odor. Sweat produced by the sweat glands mixes with the bacteria on your skin, leading to body odor. Bacteria break down the proteins and acids in sweat, producing an unpleasant smell. Maintaining proper hygiene, such as regular bathing and using antiperspirants, can help control body odor.


Do you have to take a shower when you sweat?

yes you do have to take a shower when you sweat because your body is filled with bacteria and when bacteria and sweat comes together it makes you smell really bad so thats why you should :) i hope this helps :D


Why stale sweat smells?

By stale sweat I'm assuming you mean sweat that has dried? First off, there are lots of electrolytes that you lose through your sweat. Secondly, bacteria like to grow in moist areas and sweat is very moist as you well know. When bacteria get in the sweat, they use it as a food because you have all these nutrients you lose and when they use the sweat as food, they release a gas and this is what gives it that smell. The smell will stay even after it is dry because it has not been washed away.


Bad smell on forehead when you squeeze it?

Sweat and bacteria


Why does sweat foot smells bad?

Lots of bacteria in shoes and socks that get between the toes and under the toe nails. The bacteria eat the sweat and make nasty smells.


What are the causes of prickly heat?

Bacteria form the plugs in the sweat glands. These bacteria are probably normal inhabitants of the skin, and why they suddenly interfere with sweat flow is still not known.


How does taking a frequent bath prevent bad odors?

You can be a tiny bit smelly from sweat by itself but what really makes you stink is bacteria mixing with sweat. Taking baths and showers washes away some of the bacteria and the sweat that it thrives in.


What makes a person's feet stink?

Sweat And Bacteria. (the Bacteria growing in perspiration. [not pleasant, but you asked!])


Is sweat odorless?

Yes, sweat is in fact odorless. It is the salt from the sweat and the chemicals on your body.