Summer vacation: Swimming pool infection, what can cause it?

With the coming of summer vacation increase traffic Spa and the country’s aquatic centerwhich in turn increased risk of Infect Due to improper water treatment in some water parks.

For this we explain in the e-consultation What kind of bacteria live in these spaces?also series of suggestions about hygiene Allowing you to enjoy your stay in a resort center, water park, spa or public pool more leisurely during your summer vacation.

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In general, the bacteria we present below are the result of Poor quality of water sanitation

,Plus some people have unhygienic habits when going to these places.

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Microorganisms that can affect you and cause infection

• Pseudomonas: Causes heart valve infections, lung infections, urinary tract infections (kidneys and bladder), and bone infections.
• Protozoa: Invades the central nervous system causing meningitis, finds itself forming ulcers on the skin or invades the cornea causing eye keratitis.
• staphylococcus: Causes infection in almost any part of the body.
• Streptococcus faecalis: Cause various infections, such as endocarditis, urinary tract and intra-abdominal infection, prostatitis, cellulitis and wound infection.
• Fecal coliforms (E. coli): Causes ranging from brief diarrhea to severe abdominal cramps, bloody diarrhea and vomiting.
• Total coliforms: Causes gastrointestinal upset and general flu-like symptoms such as fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea.
• norovirus: Cause gastroenteritis, cause diarrhea, vomiting and stomach pain.
• Legionella (common in spas): Causes symptoms similar to other types of pneumonia, with symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, and confusion

people and greater risk of being affected Since the above pathogens are Pregnant women, immunocompromised persons and children.

How to Prevent Swimming Pool Infections

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To avoid exposure to these microorganisms and the diseases they cause, it is important to Avoid depleting pool fluidbecause, if any viruses or bacteria are found in the water and ingested, must be sick.

Furthermore, in order to avoid the spread of diseases in spas, the Ministry of the Interior of the country recommends the following:

• Do not swim when you have diarrhea.
• Shower before swimming.
• Go to the bathroom every 60 minutes.
• Wash your hands after using the bathroom or changing diapers.
• Young children should go to the bathroom every 30 minutes.
• Check baby’s diaper every 30 to 60 minutes.

now you know Avoid Water Park Sickness During these holidays, please follow these recommendations and make sure the waters you swim in are properly cleaned, and maintain a consistent cleaning routine. Armed with this information, all that’s left now is to enjoy your summer!