Various objects around us can become a place of growth of bacteria. Growth as well as the spread of various types of bacteria can be prevented with some simple tips.
For example, by using disposable wipes, the spread of salmonella can be prevented. Or to keep the phone in a cool, dry, then the growth of Staphylococcus aureus could be inhibited.
Even in places that are not unexpected, harmful bacteria can grow. Say the samples of cosmetics that are used interchangeably, as well as ATM machines are always visited by many people.
Some places are often overgrown with bacteria and prevention tips are as follows, quoted from Dailymail, Wednesday (23/06/2010).
Warm-air hand dryer
According to research at Westminster University, the warm-air hand dryer or the dryer after washing hands often overgrown with bacteria if not cleaned regularly. In addition, the blast of warm air is a medium that is ideal for the spread of bacteria such as salmonella and Escherichia coli.
Compared to such a dryer, more effectively wipes clean the rest of the bacteria after washing hands. Disposable wipes to clean 58 percent, while the regular toilet paper to clean 45 percent.
Shower Head
Type of bacteria that often grow on the shower head is Mycobacterium avium, one cause of lung infections. According to research at the University of Colorado, M. avium 100 times more prevalent in these places than on the water bin.
For healthy people are not too problematic, but can trigger disease in people who are immune to decline as the elderly and pregnant women. Because the bacteria are more like plastic materials, select the shower head from the metal to prevent its growth. In addition, let the water flow for 30 seconds to clear the bacteria before the shower is used.
Cell phone
Because it is often held and stored in a warm place like a purse or pants pocket, the phone becomes a good growth for Staphylococcus aureus. Bacteria that are normally found in human skin can cause ulcers and acne, or even pneumonia and meningitis if the excessive growth.
Joanna Verran, professor of microbiology at Manchester Metropolitan University advised to diligently clean the phone with an antiseptic. Also, get used to store it in a dry and cool.
Make-up Tester
Research at Jefferson Medical College shows, 100 percent of the samples of cosmetics in Pennsylvania overgrown E. coli that can cause abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Some of them also contain the bacteria staphylococcus and streptococcus, even HPV causes herpes.
To prevent transmission, women are advised to ensure the cleanliness of the sample in the beauty center managers who offer it. Make sure that each prospect is cleaned with wipes that contain alcohol.
Cash machine
Because accessed by many people, the cleanliness of ATM machines is actually no better than the toilet. In these places, the bacterium clostridium difficile causing infections in the intestine can last for months. Similarly, Candida albicans, microorganisms that cause canker sores.
A study in Scotland revealed that staphylococcus bacteria that trigger a variety of skin infections are also commonly found in ATM machines. Another type of bacteria found are the bacillus, the cause when it contaminates food poisoning.
To avoid contagion, there is no other way except to clean hands after contact with an ATM machine. Do not hold the face, eyes, nose and mouth before washing hands with soap and running water.