Everyone has a fear of using public toilets because they are manufacturing units of germs. Every single spot in public toilets is full of germs. The harmful bacteria do not restrict themselves to the surfaces after you flush the toilet, gems can climb up to 6 feet and stay in the air for up to 2 hours.
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Here is a list of diseases that you can contract from using a public toilet.
- Gut infection: E.coli, Streptococcus, and Shigella are fecal-borne bacteria which are very common in a public toilet. An infected person’s feces can transmit the infection to the surface and cause bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, dysentery, etc.
- Lung and Skin Infections: The bacteria streptococcus in public toilets can lead to the contagious throat, and skin infection and the prolonged stay of staphylococcus can lead to pneumonia, food poisoning, etc.
- Viral Infections: Viruses such as influenza, norovirus, etc. stay on toilet surfaces for days which can cause common cold and flu.
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs): You can also get STD by using an infected toilet seat, though chances are very rare.
What can you do to prevent yourself from Public Toilets Infections?
There are some prevention methods that can help you keep diseases at bay. These simple hygiene practices can help you go a long way in the battle against germs.
- Use tissue paper to open washroom door.
- Use toilet seat cover, if there isn’t one then clean the toilet seat with a tissue paper before using it.
- If you can’t clean the seat before using it, then hover closely above the toilet seat.
- Use toilet paper to press the flush button.
- Wash your hands properly after using the toilet.
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