Viable microbes are microorganisms that do not divide and have low metabolic activity. But they are alive and hold the ability to become culturable under favorable conditions. They are non-culturable, but their existence can be proved using other methods. Some examples are Aeromonas hydrophila, Enterococcus faecalis, and Helicobacter pylori.
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I have a thorn deep inside my finger. How can I remove it?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a thorn deep in my finger. I can hardly see the tip of it. I have tried using tweezers and baking soda and water mix. It has started to become infected. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your mishap. The most significant concern regarding thorns, splinters, etc., in the tissue, is not really the foreign object itself, but rather the open communicating tract that it forms. This allows microbial pathogens to bypass the protective skin la... Read Full »