How are infections with viruses and bacteria spread? (Ellagica)
- 11 years ago
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Viral and bacterial infections are both spread in basically the same ways.
A person with a cold can spread the infection by coughing and/or sneezing.
Bacteria or viruses can be passed on by touching or shaking hands with another person.
Touching food with dirty hands will also allow viruses or bacteria from the intestine to spread.
Body fluids, such as blood, saliva and semen, can contain the infecting organisms and transmission of such fluids, for example by injection or sexual contact, is important, particularly for viral infections like hepatitis or AIDS.
How to avoid infection
Wash your hands thoroughly (often one of the best ways to avoid catching a cold).
Shaking hands with someone who has a cold is risky, so avoid rubbing your eyes or nose afterwards.
Food should be cooked or cooled down as quickly as possible.
Vegetables and meat must be stored separately and prepared on separate chopping boards.
Meat should preferably be served well-done.
Remember that food with these invisible organisms does not necessarily smell bad.
Some organisms are killed as the food is cooked, but they can still leave toxic substances that may cause diarrhoea and vomiting.
The use of condoms during sexual intercourse reduces the likelihood of spreading sexually transmitted diseases.
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Viral and bacterial infections are both spread in basically the same ways.
A person with a cold can spread the infection by coughing and/or sneezing.
Bacteria or viruses can be passed on by touching or shaking hands with another person.
Touching food with dirty hands will also allow viruses or bacteria from the intestine to spread.
Body fluids, such as blood, saliva and semen, can contain the infecting organisms and transmission of such fluids, for example by injection or sexual contact, is important, particularly for viral infections like hepatitis or AIDS.
How to avoid infection
Wash your hands thoroughly (often one of the best ways to avoid catching a cold).
Shaking hands with someone who has a cold is risky, so avoid rubbing your eyes or nose afterwards.
Food should be cooked or cooled down as quickly as possible.
Vegetables and meat must be stored separately and prepared on separate chopping boards.
Meat should preferably be served well-done.
Remember that food with these invisible organisms does not necessarily smell bad.
Some organisms are killed as the food is cooked, but they can still leave toxic substances that may cause diarrhoea and vomiting.
The use of condoms during sexual intercourse reduces the likelihood of spreading sexually transmitted diseases.
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