Must Read! Dangers of Using Dirty Toilets
Many people are very concerned about getting
rid of wastes in the body when due. This can open doors of deadly infections if
care is not taken while using toilets. Many people who have become regular
customers in hospitals because of certain diseases started their journey in
dirty toilets and public toilets which have different infections lying around.
Sexually transmitted disease that can have prolonged incubation period in the
body are also around public toilets.
It is important to disinfect toilets immediately
after use to kill these infections and keep the place safe for use.
These infections below can be contacted from
toilets that are dirty and not disinfected.
Gardnerella
Vaginitis (Bacterial vaginosis): Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause of abnormal
vaginal odor and discharge. It is caused by a change in the type of bacteria
found in the vagina. Normally, bacteria belonging mostly to the Lactobacillus family
live harmlessly in the vagina and produce chemicals that keep the vagina mildly
acidic. In bacterial vaginosis, Lactobacillus bacteria are
replaced by other types of bacteria that normally are present in smaller
concentrations in the vagina.
Drugs research reveals that Scientists do not fully understand
the reason for this change. Risk factors that seem to increase the likelihood
of bacterial vaginosis include a history of multiple sex partners, a sexual
relationship with a new partner, cigarette smoking, vaginal douching and the
use of the intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD). Although most of these risk
factors are related to sexual activity, women who have never had vaginal
intercourse can also develop bacterial vaginosis.
Bacterial vaginosis often occurs during pregnancy. It may cause
premature labor and delivery, premature rupture of membranes, and postpartum
uterine infections. This is why pregnant women with a history of premature
labor or other complications may be checked for bacterial vaginosis even when
they don't have any symptoms.
Influenza:
Influenza, commonly known as "the flu", is an infectious disease
caused by an influenza virus. Symptoms can be mild to severe. The most common
symptoms include: a high fever, runny nose, sore throat, muscle pains,
headache, coughing, and feeling tired. These symptoms typically begin two days
after exposure to the virus and most last less than a week. The cough, however,
may last for more than two weeks. In children, there may be nausea and vomiting,
but these are not common in adults. Nausea and vomiting occur more commonly in
the unrelated infection gastroenteritis, which is sometimes inaccurately
referred to as "stomach flu" or the "24-hour flu".
Complications of influenza may include viral pneumonia, secondary bacterial
pneumonia, sinus infections, and worsening of previous health problems such as
asthma or heart failure.
Three types of influenza viruses affect
people, called Type A, Type B, and Type C. Usually, the virus is spread through
the air from coughs or sneezes. This is believed to occur mostly over
relatively short distances. It can also be spread by touching surfaces
contaminated by the virus and then touching the mouth or eyes. A person may be
infectious to others both before and during the time they are showing symptoms.
The infection may be confirmed by testing the throat, sputum, or nose for the
virus. A number of rapid tests are available; however, people may still have
the infection if the results are negative. A type of polymerase chain reaction
that detects the virus's RNA is more accurate.
Streptococcus: Group
A streptococci are bacteria commonly found in the throat and on the skin. The
vast majority of GAS infections are relatively mild illnesses, such as strep
throat and impetigo. Occasionally, however, these bacteria can cause much more
severe and even life threatening diseases such as necrotizing fasciitis
(occasionally described as "the flesh-eating bacteria") and
streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS). In addition, people may carry group
A streptococci in the throat or on the skin and have no symptoms of disease.
According to Health Research, These bacteria
are spread by direct contact with nose and throat discharges of an infected
individual or with infected skin lesions. The risk of spread is greatest when
an individual is ill, such as when people have strep throat or an infected
wound. Individuals who carry the bacteria but have no symptoms are much less
contagious. Treatment of an infected person with an appropriate antibiotic for
24 hours or longer eliminates contagiousness. However, it is important to
complete the entire course of antibiotics as prescribed. Household items like
plates, cups and toys do not play a major role in disease transmission.
Invasive GAS disease is a severe and
sometimes life-threatening infection in which the bacteria have invaded parts
of the body, such as the blood, deep muscle and fat tissue or the lungs. Two of
the most severe, but least common, forms of invasive GAS disease are called
necrotizing fasciitis (infection of muscle and fat tissue) and streptococcal
toxic shock syndrome (a rapidly progressing infection causing low blood
pressure/shock and injury to organs such as the kidneys, liver and lungs).
Approximately 20 percent of patients with necrotizing fasciitis and 60 percent
with STSS die. About 10-15 percent of patients with other forms of invasive
group A streptococcal disease die.
Early signs and symptoms of necrotizing
fasciitis include fever, severe pain and swelling, and redness at the wound
site. Early signs and symptoms of STSS may include fever, dizziness, confusion,
low blood pressure, rash and abdominal pain.
Shigella
bacteria: common among those with poor hygiene( read more about
personal hygiene here ) and those that do not wash their hands properly after
using the toilets. It is being contacted when the faeces of the infected person
touch the toilet surfaces, seats, handles and door knobs. They are also
transmitted from contaminated food and water. Symptoms include dysentery,
diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
Trichomoniasis : Trichomoniasis
is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a parasite. It spreads from person
to person during sex. Many people do not have any symptoms. If you do get
symptoms, they usually happen within 5 to 28 days after being infected.
Trichomoniasis can increase the risk of
getting or spreading other sexually transmitted diseases. Pregnant women with
trichomoniasis are more likely to give birth too early, and their babies are
more likely have a low birth weight.
Lab tests can tell if you have the infection.
Treatment is with antibiotics. If you are infected, you and your partner must
be treated.
Correct usage of latex condoms greatly
reduces, but does not eliminate, the risk of catching or spreading
trichomoniasis. The most reliable way to avoid infection is to not have anal,
vaginal, or oral sex.
Ecoli
or Escherichia coli: is a common bacteria found in the
intestine. They are contacted through the restroom seats and cause symptoms
such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea.
Hepatitis A: The infectious Hepatitis A
disease lives on toilet seats and can be transferred through faecal matter. It
is not uncommon to hear about the latest outbreak of Hepatitis A
at restaurants due to a chef not washing
their hands after using the toilet.
The Hepatitis A disease is an acute
infectious disease of the liver and is transmitted person-to-person through
direct contact with an infectious person. Early symptoms of
Hepatitis A can sometimes be mistaken for
influenza however, and especially true in children, there may be no symptoms at
all. The symptoms can last from 2 to 6 months and include fatigue, fever, nausea,
jaundice, bile and appetite loss.
Norovirus : This
infection which spreads rapidly, can tear through cruise ships, classrooms, and
other crowded spaces, leaving vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps in its
wake.
It spreads easily through food and drink and
can have a big impact on people's health. The CDC estimates that noroviruses
are responsible for more than half of all food-borne disease outbreaks each
year.
Staphylococcus: This
is also called “staps”. Staphylococcus is a type of bacteria that can cause
many types of infections in your body. Commonly referred to as Staph
(pronounced "staff"), it is common bacteria found on most people's
skin, and often it does not cause disease. More than 30 types of Staphylococci
bacteria cause infections, but the most common type of Staph infection is
caused by Staphylococcus aureus. If the bacteria gains access to the body,
either through a wound on the skin or via the respiratory tract, it can cause
serious infections.
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