Possibilities of Listeria to colonise in a dry plate?
Hello doctor,
Can Listeria monocytogenes colonise and proliferate on a plate that had plain pasta on it but pasta has been taken out, and plate left out for about a week at room temperature? I am 16 weeks pregnant, and when I was washing said plate, I spilled some of the dirty water from it onto a tea towel that my husband then used to dry a cup which I then drank water out of. I am wondering how likely if at all that listeria may have contaminated my cup through the tea towel.
12 May 2024 - 1 min read
How long can rabies survive in sunlight?
Hello doctor,
Can rabies virus survive outside host on grass or leaves if it is exposed to sunlight?
09 May 2024 - 1 min read
Can cleaning with bleach on a paper towel transmit germs?
Hello doctor,
I have three questions. One is when you clean with bleach on a paper towel, can germs go through the paper towel? Second is when you clean the toilet, do you need to wash your hands in between each step and between everything that is being wiped? The third is when you have sex, should you shower before sex and will I be spreading germs throughout my house if I do not shower before or after?
24 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Why do I get hives and swellings on eating mangoes?
Hello doctor,
I have mango allergy, and I am wondering if mango concentrate can cause an allergic reaction. I had mango juice, and I did not break out at all, but last year I had an allergic reaction that was from mangoes or peel, that were hives and swelling. Before I turned 18, I was eating mangoes, but after I turned 18, I broke into an allergic reaction that consist of hives and swelling and my chest was tight.
20 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
Accidentally, dog's teeth touched me while playing. Should I get vaccine?
Hi doctor,
I used to put biscuits for a stray dog in my office. Today, when I saw it, it came to me and started playing with me. Accidentally, one of the teeth touched my finger, but there was no injury or bleeding. Kindly advice if I should take a vaccine. Also, two months before I had Rabipur injection since one dog teeth hit my finger and I was injured. Please help.
19 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
