Bacterial contamination occurs when bacteria multiply on the food and spoil it. Eating the same food can make a person sick. The other sources of bacterial contamination are contaminated manure, irrigated soil, water, and wildlife. Bacterial contamination can be avoided by washing hands and surfaces often prone to contamination.
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How to treat frequent loose stools in my ten-month-old son?
Query: Hi doctor, My 10 months old son gets loose motions very frequently from the last two months. He was also admitted one time. Again he is having loose motions. I am giving him Econorm sachet. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Frequent diarrhea and infection do occur at this age, as babies put many things in their mouth, which leads to contamination and infection. Hence, you have to take utmost care regarding the hygiene.Secondly, if there is any bottle feeding, please stop it gradually, as thi... Read Full »
Will Listeria monocytogenes colonise and proliferate in a dry plate?
Query: 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 ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest that you get a culture for listeria from the cloth which was used. If the cloth was dry, then the chance of the listeria to survive is less. It is difficult to predict if the water was first infected with the bacteria. Then if it ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I drank something potentially suspicious which was an online food delivery order and the bag was unsealed. As the drink was covered with only a lid, I am worried that the delivery person spat in my drink and could have passed on diseases. Is this a reasonable worry? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It would be impossible for me to determine with certainty whether the delivery person tampered with your drink or if there are any health risks involved, it is always better to err on the side of caution. I suggest you follow a few instructio... Read Full »
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