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Infection Control

Infection control means stopping or preventing the spread of infection in various health settings. A health care worker has to be more careful in transmitting the disease to a patient in a hospital setup or vice versa. It is essential to prevent these infections by practicing proper handwashing techniques, sterilizing instruments before using them on patients, avoiding any injuries during treatment, and wearing protective clothing during medical procedures.

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My mother-in-law is suffering from bronchiectasis. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, My mother-in-law is suffering from bronchiectasis and frequent lung infections. 1. What specialized medical interventions, treatments, and lifestyle adjustments should I consider to provide her with optimal care and improve her quality of life? 2. Given the complexity of bronchiectasis...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Bronchiectasis often presents with recurrent pulmonary infections, characterized by a chronic daily productive cough with mucopurulent sputum production. The signs and symptoms include: Cough and daily mucopurulent ...  Read Full »

Can germs go through paper towel while cleaning with bleach?

Query: 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 y...  Read Full »


Dr. Arun Kaushik. R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Answering the questions. Bleach is a disinfectant. So it kills the germs. So germs will not usually spread. But be careful of spores. Next while cleaning the toilet, I suggest you clean your hands after completing the entire process of cl...  Read Full »

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