Medical Advice on "Microbiology"

Will rabies virus survive outside host if exposed to sunlight? , Answered by Dr. Arun R Kaushik

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, UV rays of the sun are known to kill the virus. So usually they do not survive outside the body when exposed to the sunlight ... View thread »

Is it possible for the rabies virus to survive outside the host animal under sunlight?, Answered by Dr. Tamas Das

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Rabies virus is not very robust under external environmental conditions. Direct sunlight and lack of humidity are very deleterious to its survival. It might survive for a couple hours or so, but there is no definitive ... View thread »

How will herpes labialis spread?, Answered by Dr. Manish Purohit

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As I understand you are conscious about you and your friend's health. But, no need to worry. First, I would like to tell you that herpes infection are transmitted by direct contact like kissing and manifest with ... View thread »

Does sharing lip gloss spread oral herpes virus?, Answered by Dr. Manish Purohit

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Infection can be transferred from one individual to another if we use a lip gloss used by a person suffering from any kind of infection. Usually, the lips do not act as a carrier site for any microorganism. An organism ... View thread »

Can cleaning with bleach on paper towel transmit germs through it?, Answered by Dr. Arun R Kaushik

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 ... View thread »

What is the cut-off value for ELISA test?, Answered by Dr. Arun R Kaushik

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The cut-off depends on the kit and the instrument used. For more information consult a microbiologist online --> ... View thread »

My culture report showed Nocardia positive. How to proceed?, Answered by Dr. Manish Purohit

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern, but I require some more information. What specimen you had given for culture and in how many days it came back positive? What are the antibiotics you had taken earlier? How did you get that ... View thread »

Why do I have the feeling of insect moving on the skin?, Answered by Dr. Arun R Kaushik

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Certain parasitic infection can also cause itching. You can get an eosinophil count check to get the proper diagnosis. For further doubts consult a microbiologist online --> ... View thread »

Are there any common viruses or bacteria that would be viable after 3 years?, Answered by Dr. Manish Purohit

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It would have been better if your query had been clear about whether you meant the normal circumstances inside the human body or in the environmental condition. Inside the human body, bacteria and viruses can survive for ... View thread »