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Germs are not like insects--germs do not "jump". But germs have used the normal processes and functions of the human body to be able to spread more germs. For example, sneezing and coughing spreads airborne germs. Other germs can live on objects for several days. So if a person wipes their rear end after a bowel movement but does not wash their hands, then touches the family phone, dishes, and door knobs which other family members also touch, the E-Coli bacteria found in bowel movements (stool) can spread to other people and cause illness. So, coughing and sneezing into a tissue or into the crook of your elbow, and cleaning objects with anti-bacterial cleaners or wipes, can reduce the number of germs we all encounter each day. Handwashing is one of the most important ways to reduce the spread of germs.
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What happens if germs get near you?
Nothing. Germs have to be bad germs and have to get into you to harm you.
Do we breathe germs?
Yes, we breathe germs in, and we breathe our own germs out.
Do grasshoppers have germs?
Yes, of course grasshoppers have germs. Everything in our planet has germs
What color is germs?
What color are germs? Germs can be many different colors. But most germs are a very clear green color. Germs get their color by the type of germ or it is. The most common type of germs is bacteria. Bacteria is a type of germ. That is why there are more clearly green colored germs.
What is the difference between germs and pathogens?
All germs are pathogens but all pathogens is not germs.
Can you get germs from soap?
soap cannot give you germs it is carefully designed to get rid of germs
Can teddy bears spread germs?
Everything spreads germs ''Yes'' they spread germs.
You keep foods away from the germs?
No. Germs are everywhere, therefore it is impossible to keep food away from germs. No matter where you put your food, there will be germs.
Do germs sleep?
No, bacteria (germs) do not sleep.
What is collective name given to germs?
Germs
What types of good germs are there?
Well, there are germs in your tummy/stomach/belly that break down food and bad germs to turn them into energy and harmless germs.
Do we need germs?
yes and no. some germs could be bad to your health, for example, germs are the reason you get sick. but that is only a type of germ. there are germs every where! and not ALL of them are bad, some are bad, but not all. therefore, u should be careful with wat you tuch, but dont worry too much because not all germs are bad
