kyska Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 That's interesting because I heard that the more alkaline your body is the less the germs like it. I read that drinking diluted cider vinegar which turns to an alkaline once inside you can help (don't know if it's true) stopping you get it. Bacteria need a fairly narrow pH to thrive normally, I'm not sure of the mechanism of how acetic acid (vinegar) would become more base once consumed. Norovirus will be untouched at a pH of 5-10, stomach acid being 1.5-3 ish, although unproven I reckon the more acidic the better. Just reading, a pH of over 9 is needed to kill this critter! Also reading I don't think it would make much difference if you were taking antacids or not, it's a hardy nasty. Hand washing it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 I'm surprised you ever go out! Yes I'm bordering Howard Hughes haha. My 19 yr old cousin has a phobia of it to and I've heard lots of things about from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 Bacteria need a fairly narrow pH to thrive normally, I'm not sure of the mechanism of how acetic acid (vinegar) would become more base once consumed. Norovirus will be untouched at a pH of 5-10, stomach acid being 1.5-3 ish, although unproven I reckon the more acidic the better. Just reading, a pH of over 9 is needed to kill this critter! Also reading I don't think it would make much difference if you were taking antacids or not, it's a hardy nasty. Hand washing it is. 9!!!! That's basically bleach haha. Thanks for the interesting but depressing info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Merkel Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 Hi, Can norovirus be airbourne. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 Hi, Can norovirus be airbourne. Tim In the strictest sense, no. An airborne pathogen is a germ that effects the respiratory system. It's generally passed on from hand to mouth through contact with vomit or faeces, it's debatable about vomit though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 I'm on the sofa as we speak feeling rough, I've dosed up on vitamin c and lemsip.. Hopping it's just a 24 hour type of thing, my shoulders are aching and I feel a bit shakey.. Early night tonight then up at 4am for a 12 hour shift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Merkel Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 Thank you for that, the Mrs said that's put my mind to rest. Thanks again Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 Never had it nor members of my family. Never had flue and only get a cold every 4-5 years - what is wrong with you lot.That's really good but if and when you might encounter this beasty it will take you to the ground because your body will not have any resistance to it. I wouldn't say that as a family we are not a Sicky bunch but I've only ever had this once and that was enough.When the Europeans went to America the Indians were decimated by simple code and flu so much so that in some areas everybody died and the dead lay where they fell because there was no one left to bury them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr gen Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 I watched an episode of Mythbusters a while back that had experimented the myth that flushing the toilet sprayed a very fine mist of the brown stuff around the bathroom. they found that it took roughly six hours to travel all the way round the bathroom to a poor unsuspecting toothbrush. just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 I watched an episode of Mythbusters a while back that had experimented the myth that flushing the toilet sprayed a very fine mist of the brown stuff around the bathroom. they found that it took roughly six hours to travel all the way round the bathroom to a poor unsuspecting toothbrush. just a thought That's why we have loo covers and sinks to wash our hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 In the strictest sense, no. An airborne pathogen is a germ that effects the respiratory system. It's generally passed on from hand to mouth through contact with vomit or faeces, it's debatable about vomit though. I read in the paper that if your near to someone vomiting, you can get it through the fumes. Yuk. I watched an episode of Mythbusters a while back that had experimented the myth that flushing the toilet sprayed a very fine mist of the brown stuff around the bathroom. they found that it took roughly six hours to travel all the way round the bathroom to a poor unsuspecting toothbrush. just a thought Yep always put the lid down before flushing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorismyhero Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 Kyska....In the case of norovirus with vomiting ...is there any sense in taking anti emetics like a travel sickness type pill, most of these being the "anti histamine" types (Meclozine Hydrochloride) ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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