Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I had some cut on my hand. i washed it with some bar soap at a friend'shouse. could i be infected by bacteria & viruses from other people who used it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No: Not from the soap, even if it has been used by others.
Answered 12/2/2014
3.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
If there was HIV blood in a soap bottle could i get infected by using that soap with cuts on my hand?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
If I had a cut on my hand and touched the door handle after someone with the human herpese virus 8(kshv) would I get infected?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can i get infected from an indoor jacuzzi in a rental house (in long island)? I did a basic wash with hand soap but did not scrub down with detergent.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Does soap n water kills HIV virus if wash hands with soap ??
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
If you touch the herpes infected area with underwear on and then you wash your hands with soap then you touch your face will you still get infected?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
As a person with Hpv infection inc gnital warts, can i wash my dirty cloths inc my panties with my family cloths tgether? Can soaps kill the virus? I dont want to infect my family, but we did laundry tgether.How to wash hand after touching my gnital?
My friend used my bathroom to pee.He didn't wash his hands with soap, just water. He used my towel.Can I get infected with Hep A,B,C & other diseases?
I Am recovering from a stomach virus (diarreah, no vomiting). If i visit friends or family, can i infect them? I will not be using their bathroom, and i always wash my hands thoroughly.
I am very anxious . I met a friend and i accidently shook his hand , but then i immediately washed my hand three times with handwash and soap . I am sure i in no way touched my face . Will i get corona virus now ?
Does a bar of soap or liquid handwash kill all bacteria on hands or do you have to use antibacterial soap to do that? Which is better?
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
