Since we entered October the temperatures seemed to plummet overnight. This typically means only one thing, mould. But does it? An NHS surgeon has issued a warning about a substance commonly found in bathrooms and often mistaken for "pink mould".
Dr Karan Rangarajan, known online as Dr Karan Rajan, highlighted the dangers of this substance after commenting on a video where a young man was hospitalised due to not cleaning pink slime in his university accommodation shower. The caption of the clip read: "When u don't clean the pink mould out of the uni accom showers." @dr.
karanr Pink slime club @Anna ♬ original sound - Dr Karan Raj However, the NHS surgeon clarified that the substance is not mould but bacteria. In a TikTok video, he cautioned: "If you've seen this pink slime lurking in your bathroom, it's not mould, it's bacteria. "Specifically one called serratia marcescens and it vomits hot pink all over your bathroom.
" He explained that the bacteria thrive in damp environments and feed on fatty substances found in soaps and shampoos, which is why they are common in steamy bathrooms. Dr Rangarajan advised that while it's generally harmless for most people, it should be kept away from eyes and open wounds. He further warned: "However, it can cause gut, urine, or chest infections in those who are immunocompromised," reports the Mirror.
He urged anyone with concerning symptoms to consult a GP immediately. How to get rid of mould Specialists from MeandMyGlass.co.
uk have shared a.