Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can taking a table salt or epsom salt bath help in anyway prevent or cure ebola virus?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
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
3.8k views
Thank
Salt: baths will not prevent transmission of Ebola virus.
Answered 7/15/2018
3.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
When using a 2 quart sitz bath for a fistulla how much epsom salt do u use?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My 2 1/2 yr old was just circumsized thursday, can I give him a bath in epsom salt?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is soaking in a epsom salt bath safe for breastfeeding moms? And how often a day?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What should I soak acute toe paronychia in? Epsom salt bath? Another kind of bath?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I am having issues with hemorrhoids and would like to soak in an Epsom salt bath. But I am allergic to sulfur. Is this an issue for me?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can anyone tell me about Ebola virus disease and how to prevent it?
What should we do to prevent Ebola virus and disease.I have rabbits as pets.what extra measures should I take?or should I give them away??
Hi doctor, how can ebola virus be prevented.
How can somebody in west Africa prevent his self from contracting ebola virus?
Can taking epsom salt bath cause dizziness an projectile vomiting ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
