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Can taking a table salt or epsom salt bath help in anyway prevent or cure ebola virus?

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Not likely: The b est way to prevent getting this virus is to not exposure yourself to someone who has it. Taking skin cleansing agents may make you feel better but will not prevent an infection of ebola.

Answered 7/21/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Salt: baths will not prevent transmission of Ebola virus.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/15/2018

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