DO STERILE EGGS PRODUCE MICROBES?

Alen J. Salerian MD*

ABSTRACT

The first microorganisms on earth were transformed from organic matter 3.6 billion yeas ago but there has never been any experimental validation of this observation. The aim of this study is to demonstrate that sterile organic matter may produce microorganisms. Six intact eggs were boiled in water for five minutes; three eggs were kept refrigerated and three were maintained in ambient temperatures in sterile conditions for 90 days. All three eggs which were kept in ambient temperatures in sterile conditions showed discoloration consistent with spoilage and fermentation. This study supports a new paradigm :some infections may derive from transformation of organic matter. This paradigm may be of help in managing opportunistic infections, and infections associated with burn wounds, physical traumas, surgical and medical procedures.

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