2007-08-06 12:53:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Not all bacteria will be killed by boiling water (there are bacteria that live in the thermal vents of a volcano) but the majority of the ones that will infect humans are.
2007-08-06 12:57:59 · answer #1 · answered by bronte heights 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, not all germs. however, by boiling water for at least 10-15 mins.( full boil) can kill germs. There are germs; spores, that require steam under pressure( autoclave). But, spores are the most difficult to destroy because spores are resistant to heat, drying, and chemicals.But, there is a chemical compound, sporicide ( an agent effective in destroying spores). Spores cause anthrax, botulism, gas gangrene and tetanus. Germs are becoming more resistant to antibiotics. They have the ability to mutate ( change their composition ). This answer is to the best of my knowledge. I hope this helps.
2007-08-09 05:32:14 · answer #2 · answered by Ruth 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not all of them - too bad it isn't that simple .
boiling things for several minutes will a kill lot of germs but not all
There are some nasty bacteria that can even live in alcohol !
2007-08-06 13:00:02 · answer #3 · answered by Bemo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. By boiling we will be able to destroy all the infective disease organisms. But by boiling, you can never destroy the pathogens 100%. The only method to ensure 100% purity is by using ultra violet rays. Normally rays are expensive and are used only in healthcare settings. Since you are talking about drinking, it is good enough to boil. By performing radiation, there is a risk of the nutrients and electrolytes being lost from water.
2007-08-08 17:41:21 · answer #4 · answered by AMAZON 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe anything kills all the germs, but it does a good enough job.
2007-08-06 13:02:04 · answer #5 · answered by BritLdy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
extremely stable it is going to kill maximum germs yet no longer all. additionally what are those strategies getting used for ?? Open heart surgical treatment? only washing maximum implements and boxes is sufficient to cause them to secure.
2016-10-14 05:32:29 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes sir just like lysol it kill 99.9 percent of all germs leaving that bullshit percent left which means dude you will be fine. germs cannot survive in heat just like fat kids cant survive in fat camp. =]
2007-08-06 12:58:16 · answer #7 · answered by FukcingAngel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-08-06 13:01:49 · answer #8 · answered by <3 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It kills the ones that matter.
2007-08-06 13:36:17 · answer #9 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋