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Is an antifungal spray effective in removing shoe fungus?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Athlete’s foot (fungal infection) can certainly raise concerns about reinfection from footwear.

Does rabies virus survive in sunlight outside host?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The rabies virus is not very robust under external environmental conditions. Direct sunlight and a lack of humidity are very deleterious to its survival.

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What are the topical medicines for Strongyloides infestation?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern.

I've been feeling bugs crawling on my skin. What could it be?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Certain parasitic infections can also cause itching. You can get an eosinophil count check to get the proper diagnosis. I hope this helps.

I got a herpes rash on my thigh. Will it spread to my genitals?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.

How long can the herpes virus live on lipstick?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There is not much research done on how long bacteria or viruses could survive in a liquid lipstick.

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How to test for a viral infection using viral culture tests?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing to us. Fluid analysis is used to help diagnose the cause of inflammation in any cavity and or accumulation of fluid in the cavity.

Can pregnant women get listeria from an old pasta plate?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest that you get a culture of Listeria from the cloth that was used. If the cloth is dry, the chance of the listeria surviving is less.

How long can the rabies virus survive outside the host?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, UV (ultraviolet) rays of the sun are known to kill the virus. So usually they do not survive outside the body when exposed to the sunlight. Regards.

Does the p24 antigen disappear if HIV is left untreated?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The p24 antigen can be detected faster than antibodies. After two months, as one produces antibodies, the virus will be killed, and the p24 might not be detectable.

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