• Question: can ear wax carry diseases??

    Asked by Louise C to Marikka, Matt, Rob on 20 Nov 2014.
    • Photo: Robert Hampson

      Robert Hampson answered on 20 Nov 2014:


      Yes, most bodily secretions can carry diseases.

      Ear wax is naturally antibiotic though and it is quite hard to get someone else’s ear wax to a place where it is likely to infect you with anything!

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