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Answered by Dr. Clinton Leinweber

Can alcohol disinfectant wipes increase cancer risk?

Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I believe the wipes you are using contain alcohol and a compound called Dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride. Also known as quaternary ammonia compounds. A few studies reveal infertility and congenital disabilities in mice.

December 11, 2025

Are repeated rabies vaccine doses needed in a male at 22?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear what you have been through. It sounds like you were in a category one exposure, which is low risk. However, it still requires post-exposure treatment. At present, for a person who is not immunocompromised, only four doses are required.

October 16, 2025

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