SCIENCE
VIRUS AND BACTERIA
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Avoid contact with animals.
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Isolate themselves at home.
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Sterilize everything in the home.
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Wash hands frequently with hot water and soap.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Using soap to wash hands is more effective than using water alone because the surfactants in soap lift soil and microbes from skin, and people tend to scrub hands more thoroughly when using soap, which further removes germs 2, 3, 7, 8.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lathering with soap and scrubbing your hands for 20 seconds is important to this process because these actions physically destroy germs and remove germs and chemicals from your skin.
Detailed explanation-3: -Washing hands with soap and water is the best way to get rid of germs in most situations. If soap and water are not readily available, you can use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Detailed explanation-4: -Hot water is much more effective than cold at dissolving oils and dirt on your skin’s surface.
Detailed explanation-5: -It’s generally best to wash your hands with soap and water. Over-the-counter antibacterial soaps are no more effective at killing germs than is regular soap.