Question 1

does antibacterial soap for dishes kill semen on surfaces like the couch or the edge of a door ?

Accepted Answer

Only live one hour: Outside the body and in the absence of nutritive liquid, sperm live only about an hour. I am not sure that antibacterial soap would shorten this life span.

Question 2

i had semen on my hand then i washed it with soap and water, does it immediately kill the sperm even if my hand hasn't dried yet?

Accepted Answer

: Yes.

Question 3

do bacteria traveling in semen inside urethra make it harder for white blood cells in the urethra from detecting and killing it?

Accepted Answer

Bacteriuria: You may need to see a urologist. Cyst-itis or urethritis in man always warrants cystoscopy to be done and renal ultrasound to be done. Thank you

Question 4

are there tests for plaque size?

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Tests for plaque: The degree of plaque formation can be estimated by coronary angiogram via cardiac catheterization, duplex ultrasound for carotid and peripheral arteries, intravascular ultrasound, ct scan or mri.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: plaque?

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Plaque: A. Pathology a small disk-shaped formation or growth; a patch.
B. A deposit of fatty material on the inner lining of an arterial wall, characteristic of atherosclerosis.
C. A scaly patch formed on the skin by psoriasis.
D. A film of mucus and bacteria on a tooth surface.
E. A clear, often round patch of lysed cells in an otherwise opaque layer of a bacteria or cell culture.

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Question 6

what is plaque buildup in arteries?

Accepted Answer

Atherosclerosis: Narrowing or 'hardening of the arteries' seems like the body's way of planned obsolescence--or complete wearing out.  Over time our arteries become more narrow and certain conditions speed up the process: smoking, diabetes (and overweight/metabolic syndrome), hi blood pressure, and hi cholesterol.  Exercise can slow down the process.  Plaque build up in arteries leads to heart attack and strokes.

Question 7

how to best reduce plaque on cornea?

Accepted Answer

Too vague: What kind of plaque? Band keratopathy can be removed with chelating agent in the office.

Question 8

why does plaque form in the arteries?

Accepted Answer

Family practice : As we age our arteries develope small cracks on its walls. Many things can speed up this process. Smoking , diabetes, hypertension  and family history. Cholesterol comes along and tries to patch these areas up. Over time it justs builds up. If we have a high cholesterol or triglyceride the build up is faster. So it is important to correct all those factors to help prevent stroke and heart attack.

Question 9

how to deal with plaque/tartar on retainer?

Accepted Answer

Use Denture Cleanser: Soak in a denture cleanser.  If the retainer has metal on it, then use a denture cleanser that is safe for partial dentures.

Question 10

how to remove plaque besides going to a dentist?

Accepted Answer

Brush and floss: Plaque which is soft (unlike calculus which is hard) can be removed with proper tooth brushing and flossing.

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