Killing Spores / Molds / Mildews, etc.

[Gary Lum]

Gary Lum wrote:
> 
> Joe DUFU Agro wrote:
> 
> > I assume Athlete's foot and jock itch and other "warm, wet" skin
> > problems are caused by parasites such as molds, etc.
> 
> No.  These conditions are usually caused by fungi.  Athletes foot
> usually by dermatophytes and "scrot rot" by yeasts like _Candida_
> species.  While these parasitise us, they are usually termed parasites
> in common microbiological vernacular.

That should be NOT termed parasites in common microbiolgical
vernacular...sorry.

> > Is there a detergent or product (that's frugal" that can be added to a
> > load of wash - color or white - to kill these parasites?
> 
> The best thing you can do is expose the affected/infected areas to air
> to allow them to dry out.  Antifungal preparations may also help.  Of
> course basic hygiene by washing clothes with a good detergent helps.  If
> specific detergents cause allergies these should be avoided.
> 
> > I know...  Somewhat off tpoic, but I couldn't think of anywhere else to
> > ask this besides a frugal newsgroup I use...  I'm still looking though.
> 
> Do you mean frugal or fungal?  There is a fungal newsgroup
> bionet.mycology
> 
> Regards
> 
> Gary
> 
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Microbiologists do it with culture and sensitivity
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