Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can shared paraffin baths carry a risk of infection?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Paraffin baths: There is a risk of transmission of infections. Fungus and bacteria like warmth and moisture. It would minimize risk to change the paraffin and clean the unit each time. This can happen, but is relatively uncommon.
Answered 9/29/2016
4.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is it possible to spread a yeast infection if taking a bath with another woman?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is mono something you have for life? Like carrying the infection for life? Or you can get rid of it completely?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can a very close bark from a stray rabied animal carry risk of infection?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What are the chances of contracting an infection/disease from a mosquito? Do they all carry disease?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Hello, I was cutting formalin fixed, paraffin embedded tissue on the microtome and cut myself. I am worried about infections? hiv, hep c, etc.?
Could not taking a bath for a long time have given me prostatitis or some other infection?
Doctors, what are the chances of contracting an infection disease from a mosquito.. Do all of them carry disease..?
Is it okay to have a bath with my baby when I have a yeast infection?
Can you get an infection from masturbating in a bath with a bath bomb?
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
