Question 1

how do you kill trichomoniasis on clothing and bedding to prevent reinfection?

Accepted Answer

Normal washing: Trich can be spread penis 2 vagina, vagina 2 vagina, vagina 2 penis, also through hands, mouth & anus. Not spread (or very rarely) through clothing/bedding. Normal wash should be fine. May be spread by shared sex toys so wash those between partners. Common in women in their 40s/50s, not the same demographic as for chlamydia, gonorrhea. Very common. 70% have no symptoms. Curable with medication.

Question 2

what do i use to disinfect my concrete floors home and household surfaces  to kill scabies i know how to treat myself and my bedding and my clothes i just dont know how to kill this scabies off  hard surfaces in concrete floors and walls?

Accepted Answer

Standard cleaning: As long as you launder clothes as usual &amp; keep the place clean &amp; wash your hands there is no reason for intense efforts to remove this mite. Without a human meal, they die in 48-72 hrs.

Question 3

i have trichomoniasis , i am being treated but will washing my clothes be enough to not get reinfected?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Trichomonas is transmitted from one warm place to another sexually and the protozoan organism doesn't survive well on clothing unless moist. Re-infection is more likely when you have intercourse again with an untreated partner.

Question 4

is it possible to prevent getting trichomonas vaginitis during sex?

Accepted Answer

Condoms: But the best way is to make sure your partner does not have it, it is not normal to get trich from having sex or if you keep getting it form your partner , then your partner is not getting treated or your partner is getting it from someone else.

Question 5

do body lice (pediculus humanus var corporis) most often lay eggs in clothing/bedding/apholstery(fabrics) where humans tend to relax at night?

is it true or false that body lice eggs on fabrics can take up to 2 weeks to hatch?

Accepted Answer

: LICE CAN OCCUR ON YOUR HAIR AND PUBIC AREAS ALSO AND LAY EGGS EVERY WHERE. THE EGGS SIX A DAY  ARE LAID BY THE FEMALE AND TAKE SIX TO NINE DAYS TO HATCH.

Question 6

my lab tests and annual physical checkup were both excellent. however, i have been waking up in the middle of the night very sweaty on my chest. environmental conditions in the room, clothing, and bedding are appropriate. could this be hormonal?

Accepted Answer

: Firstly make sure you're not running a fever. Do not take aspirin, advil type medications or tylenol in the evening. No alcohol near bedtime.   If not fever, it could be hormonal changes although you're quite young for early menopause.  Infection or cancer don't seem likely in your case. Ask your gynecologist for advice about checking hormone status.

Question 7

how long does the mersa virus last on counters, clothing, carpet, etc and is there anything that will kill it?

Accepted Answer

MRSA-not a virus -: A bacteria-  it can survive on objects for days to months depending upon the conditions in the environment (temperature, humidity, etc).  It is very hard to get rid of as it also colonizes people (armpits, nostrils) and can easily be transferred back and forth from the environment to the person.  Disinfecting the house as much as possible is important.  Also antibiotics for those who are colonized.

Question 8

when doing laundry, is a cold-water wash sufficient to kill the covid-19 virus on clothing? if not, what settings should i use?

Accepted Answer

Cold water would not: Cold water probably would not kill. I suggest use hot water for the wash and for the rinse cycle.

Question 9

unexplainable itching all over? my clothes, bedding, hair and body are clean. tablets help but if stopped, itching returns. itching creates red area.

Accepted Answer

Dry Skin: Generalized itching without primary skin rash most commonly caused by dry skin. Most severe during the winter months and in older people, characterized by itching in areas of dry, scaly skin. Lab work can check if there is an underlying cause: CBC/diff, liver/renal function tests, and thyroid workup. Treat with daily moisturzation and better skin hygiene. Non-sedating antihistamines for itch.

Question 10

can protective clothing prevent melioidosis?

Accepted Answer

Melioidosis-bad news: Melioidosis is an infectious disease caused by a Gram-negative bacterium, Burkholderia pseudomallei. It's found in soil in certain areas like Vietnam, where many American GIs were exposed. The bacteria can enter the body through a break in the skin, inhalation (dust from a chopper for example), or swallowed - as in contaminated food/water. Protective clothing including shoes! could therefore help.

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What do i use to disinfect my concrete floors home and household surfaces to kill scabies i know how to treat myself and my bedding and my clothes i just dont know how to kill this scabies off hard surfaces in concrete floors and walls?

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I have trichomoniasis , i am being treated but will washing my clothes be enough to not get reinfected?

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Is it possible to prevent getting trichomonas vaginitis during sex?

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Do body lice (pediculus humanus var corporis) most often lay eggs in clothing/bedding/apholstery(fabrics) where humans tend to relax at night? is it true or false that body lice eggs on fabrics can take up to 2 weeks to hatch?

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My lab tests and annual physical checkup were both excellent. however, i have been waking up in the middle of the night very sweaty on my chest. environmental conditions in the room, clothing, and bedding are appropriate. could this be hormonal?

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How long does the mersa virus last on counters, clothing, carpet, etc and is there anything that will kill it?

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When doing laundry, is a cold-water wash sufficient to kill the covid-19 virus on clothing? if not, what settings should i use?

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Unexplainable itching all over? my clothes, bedding, hair and body are clean. tablets help but if stopped, itching returns. itching creates red area.

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Can protective clothing prevent melioidosis?

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