{"id":17069,"date":"2025-06-15T18:56:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T18:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=17069"},"modified":"2025-06-15T18:56:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-15T18:56:14","slug":"doctor-issues-urgent-warning-to-anyone-finding-pink-slime-in-their-bathroom-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=17069","title":{"rendered":"Doctor Issues Urgent Warning To Anyone Finding \u2018Pink Slime\u2019 In Their Bathroom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A doctor is warning that the \u2018pink slime\u2019 you see in your bathroom isn\u2019t what you think\u2014and it could signal a much bigger issue<\/p><div class=\"clwps69f55f003df39\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.clwps69f55f003df39 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.clwps69f55f003df39 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.clwps69f55f003df39 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.clwps69f55f003df39 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.clwps69f55f003df39 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\">\n<div id=\"trendsparknews.com_responsive_1\" data-google-query-id=\"CIuNxoSN9I0DFcD2GAId6ZAn2Q\">\n<p>Think that pinkish goo around your sink or shower is harmless? You might want to think again.<\/p>\n<p>A doctor has gone viral on TikTok after explaining why the \u2018pink slime\u2019 lurking in your bathroom isn\u2019t just gross \u2013 it could actually be a warning sign of something much bigger.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\">\n<div id=\"news-saga.com_responsive_2\" data-google-query-id=\"CKjojIf98Y0DFcteQQIddio9YA\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23207117756\/news-saga.com\/news-saga.com_responsive_2_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Dr. Karan Raj recently posted a video after another user admitted they ended up in the hospital because they failed to clean the \u201cpink mold\u201d from their university dorm showers.<\/p>\n<p>Responding to the video, Dr. Karan explained:\u00a0<em>\u201cIf you\u2019ve seen this pink slime lurking in your bathroom it\u2019s not mould \u2013 it\u2019s bacteria.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-7\">\n<div id=\"news-saga.com_responsive_3\" data-google-query-id=\"CKzHjof98Y0DFdolBgAdcqMLAw\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23207117756\/news-saga.com\/news-saga.com_responsive_3_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>He revealed that the pink substance often found near drains, sinks, or shower crevices isn\u2019t actually mold at all. It\u2019s a bacteria known as\u00a0<em>serratia marcescens<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>And according to him, this bacteria can \u201cvomit hot pink all over your bathroom.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"article_image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.tbdcdn.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/28\/107545-thatviralfeed.com-large-600122.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div><em>\u201cThis bacteria loves damp, moist places, and enjoys munching on fatty deposits like those found in soaps and shampoos hence why it likes to hang out in your bathoom,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0he explained.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>According to\u00a0<em>Infectious Disease Advisor<\/em>, this bacteria is widespread and isn\u2019t just found in homes.\u00a0<em>\u201cIt can be found in soil, water, plants, and animals.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIn homes and hospitals, it may be found in the corner of wet showers or wash basins, where it is visible due to the red-colored pigment (prodigiosin) it produces.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>While the doctor reassures that, for most people, this bacteria is \u201cpretty harmless\u201d even if they come into contact with it, he does offer a word of caution.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cBut you still want to avoid getting it in your eyes or open wounds,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0he warns.<\/p>\n<p>However, for people with weakened immune systems, or those who are hospitalized or critically ill, exposure to this bacteria can be much more serious.\u00a0<em>Infectious Disease Advisor<\/em>\u00a0notes that it is \u201coften resistant to multiple antibiotics, which can make it difficult to treat.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"article_image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.tbdcdn.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/28\/107545-thatviralfeed.com-large-600123.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"cpgs\">\n<div class=\"atd_pages\">\n<article class=\"atd\">Dr. Karan explains that for immunocompromised individuals,\u00a0<em>serratia marcescens<\/em>\u00a0can cause infections in the gut, urinary tract, and even the lungs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>He adds:\u00a0<em>\u201cIf your home has enough damp for pink slime to consistently develop, you could actually be growing other things as well, like actual household mould which could be causing respiratory issues or allergies.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>So, how do you stop it from taking over your bathroom?<\/p>\n<div class=\"article_embed_wrapper\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"cpgs\">\n<div class=\"atd_pages\">\n<article class=\"atd\">\n<div class=\"article_embed_wrapper\">\n<blockquote id=\"v45861618234115060\" class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@dr.karanr\/video\/7315464448917982496\" data-video-id=\"7315464448917982496\"><p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/v2\/7315464448917982496?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thatviralfeed.com%2Fpink-slime-bathroom-warning%2F107545%3Futm_source%3Dsocial%26utm_medium%3Du3325p9817%26utm_campaign%3Du3325p9817%26utm_content%3Dsocial_feed\" name=\"__tt_embed__v45861618234115060\" 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Prevention is key.\u00a0<em>\u201cThe first rule of Pink Slime Club is to keep the bacteria from forming in the first place.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cBy curbing its growth, you\u2019ll be preventing other dangerous moulds from forming as well.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>To keep the bacteria at bay, Dr. Karan suggests keeping your bathroom well-ventilated.<\/p>\n<p>That means using an exhaust fan or cracking open a window when things get too humid.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<section class=\"ad_outer_main\">\n<div class=\"ad_outer_sw\">\n<div class=\"ad_outer_sub\">\n<div class=\"ad_outer\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6899463337741277\" data-ad-slot=\"1065830078\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_6_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_6\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?gdpr=0&amp;us_privacy=1YNN&amp;gpp=DBABL~BVQqAAAAAg&amp;gpp_sid=7&amp;client=ca-pub-6899463337741277&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;slotname=1065830078&amp;adk=2338651030&amp;adf=8090686&amp;pi=t.ma~as.1065830078&amp;w=830&amp;abgtt=6&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1749861382&amp;rafmt=1&amp;format=830x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thatviralfeed.com%2F&amp;fwr=0&amp;fwrattr=true&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiMTAuMC4wIiwieDg2IiwiIiwiMTM3LjAuNzE1MS43MCIsbnVsbCwwLG51bGwsIjY0IixbWyJHb29nbGUgQ2hyb21lIiwiMTM3LjAuNzE1MS43MCJdLFsiQ2hyb21pdW0iLCIxMzcuMC43MTUxLjcwIl0sWyJOb3QvQSlCcmFuZCIsIjI0LjAuMC4wIl1dLDBd&amp;dt=1749861328321&amp;bpp=1&amp;bdt=1406&amp;idt=99&amp;shv=r20250611&amp;mjsv=m202506100101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3D4c294c9e71e1b7a7%3AT%3D1749860871%3ART%3D1749861328%3AS%3DALNI_MaUP-Cz3ZlXFkIrPQU_XZ4AE4s6Cg&amp;gpic=UID%3D000010f42dd6070f%3AT%3D1749860871%3ART%3D1749861328%3AS%3DALNI_MYdwENhBugsKkr2lsMUsnXxw8o6NA&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D4d403f766b9483fd%3AT%3D1747700357%3ART%3D1749861328%3AS%3DAA-AfjaZPsIt8M1q-3xbq0P6l39O&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C830x280%2C830x280%2C830x280%2C330x250%2C1905x953%2C160x600%2C160x600%2C830x280%2C830x280&amp;nras=4&amp;correlator=5954644944275&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=120&amp;u_his=4&amp;u_h=1080&amp;u_w=1920&amp;u_ah=1040&amp;u_aw=1920&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=1&amp;dmc=8&amp;adx=353&amp;ady=7662&amp;biw=1905&amp;bih=953&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=3865&amp;eid=31092913%2C95353387%2C95362655%2C95362798%2C95359266%2C95362807%2C95363073&amp;oid=2&amp;psts=AOrYGskL2SZYIHW42cOB4NXQOueE1EqeH2KZGiZ63aqQq_TkG-UYuzE23Xshrsq56pxDFTE2vBdRUHJFvkdiOjuDPOBGU0ft%2CAOrYGsnTlCkRofZOdpsULZOjU_MpbbhL1yUXae8KhIJ1_PQ9GYqRZBUWIU3MJNcKmhKT_bLuvuaZ_-Nd7oiV4paSNFkCFjOR%2CAOrYGslCf7m2P8buMHZakohMRje1Jk_wePjMV46NaCmeUp9zoilYcJ4ZR-cgu7fynh7DVIjlkqWQTJmnk7nr6t4h4dpJNQaz%2CAOrYGsnSqyZLfQBaLEIiGOAD3xaJdgJBIwpuPIW1zfA7EdWp_K1rbJvoPp-aeJTpX65Yh7MP28ksL7PLy9fg_mNXJ-LC4cMw%2CAOrYGsl7eUB2mbkIYzukII-tMU4rkqFv4cNTyq7uNlrfc8ebK7OwRe-QztUMPZaZAZ_YSC9nulkaJFvULoZUBIwl_TlZCVssUCWmiRxx-fcVXT8xXbQXsA%2CAOrYGsmJAV0Snq6wbnw3ME2GK6zCfBHHnOXKxX1qUDrdNkd5v26M0BaO0ycVVg-6RgncsjqSxNz1rFSHw7qza7kcbBSqYvUbbV1wkPxzz_XDiAq1wDnVAg%2CAOrYGsmuhK5SfVWZ_KlUe-jJOt6n6V5DCRtB0vGYFyYwBtgQW4KNWSLOecQ&amp;pvsid=7961878209254922&amp;tmod=866399179&amp;uas=3&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fl.facebook.com%2F&amp;fc=1920&amp;brdim=1680%2C-19%2C1680%2C-19%2C1920%2C-19%2C1920%2C1040%2C1920%2C953&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7CeEbr%7C&amp;abl=CS&amp;pfx=0&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=1&amp;td=1&amp;tdf=2&amp;psd=W251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLDNd&amp;nt=1&amp;ifi=7&amp;uci=a!7&amp;btvi=8&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=54260\" name=\"aswift_6\" width=\"830\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!7\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-query-id=\"CJKDj9HV740DFRBXCAQdeEgRyw\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/ins><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"atd_pages\">\n<article class=\"atd\">And, of course, the best way to fight back? Regular cleaning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Grab some disinfectant and give your bathroom a good scrub to stop the bacteria from spreading.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-views content-post post-8013 entry-meta load-static\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A doctor is warning that the \u2018pink slime\u2019 you see in your bathroom isn\u2019t what you think\u2014and it could signal a much bigger issue Think that pinkish goo around your sink or shower is harmless? You might want to think again. 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