Mar 5, 2024 · Germs live everywhere. There are germs, also called microbes, in the air; on food, plants and animals; and in the soil and water. Germs are on just about every surface, including the human body. Most germs cause no harm. The immune system protects against things that cause infections, called infectious agents.

Apr 8, 2025 · A pregnant person may pass germs that cause infectious diseases to the unborn baby. Some germs can pass through the organ that sends oxygen and nutrients to an unborn child, called the placenta. Germs in the vagina also can be spread to the baby during birth. There also is a small risk of germs passing through breast milk.

May 15, 2024 · Los gérmenes viven en todas partes. Puede haber gérmenes, que también se conocen como microbios, en el aire, los alimentos, las plantas, los animales, el suelo y el agua. Los gérmenes pueden estar en casi cualquier superficie, por ejemplo, el cuerpo humano. La mayoría de los gérmenes son ...

Dec 11, 2024 · Germs get on your hands from touching people, surfaces and objects throughout the day. You can infect yourself with these germs by touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Or you may spread the germs to other people. You can't keep your hands germ-free. But washing your hands often with soap and water can help limit the spread of germs.

germs until the time the second part of the immune response — the adaptive immune system — kicks in. The adaptive immune system identifies and attacks specific germ invaders. It also remembers them, in case of a repeat exposure. This allows your immune system to mount a more effective response the second time around. The process of inoculation

Apr 4, 2024 · As you touch people, surfaces and objects throughout the day, you get germs on your hands. You can infect yourself with these germs by touching your eyes, nose or mouth. To protect yourself, wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If there's no soap and water, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

May 24, 2023 · The common cold is an illness affecting your nose and throat. Most often, it's harmless, but it might not feel that way. Germs called viruses cause a common cold. Often, adults may have two or three colds each year. Infants and young children may have colds more often.

Mar 2, 2024 · Tattoos: Understand risks and precautions. Tattoos might be more common than ever, but don't take the risks lightly.

Feb 24, 2024 · Keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth to keep germs away from those places. Help from afar. Avoid close contact with anyone who is sick or has symptoms, if possible. Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces. For example, clean doorknobs, light switches, electronics and counters regularly.

Mar 7, 2025 · Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious illness that mainly affects the lungs. The germs that cause tuberculosis are a type of bacteria. Tuberculosis can spread when a person with the illness coughs, sneezes or sings. This can put tiny droplets with the germs into the air. Another person can then breathe in the droplets, and the germs enter the lungs.