Using public toilet is scary specially when it is too dirty..it may cause fatal health hazards..
Nature call does not see a place, person or time. It is there when it is there. But the person has to see place if not time for attending the call.
No matter what the time is, place has to be selected at least when there are not many choices left. In clear words if you are left with no choice but to use a dirty public toilet..the only thing available, you won’t think twice.
Now you need to think twice, that is what this article suggests. There are bad results out of this act of using a dirty public toilet -even if you are not aware of it.
There can be plenty of bugs standing in wait in usually all dirty public restrooms, including both familiar and unfamiliar suspects like streptococcus, staphylococcus, E. coli along with hepatitis A virus, shigella bacteria, the common cold virus, and various sexually transmitted organisms too.
Bacteria and viruses
This is what a dirty public toilet can contain. The most attractive residence for bacteria and viruses is a dirty public toilet. The Bacteria and viruses are harmless until you also use the same toilet. Then causing a range of diseases, including E. coli, Salmonella, norovirus, hepatitis A, MRSA, influenza, and the common cold – will not be their fault either if not yours.
Gastrointestinal infections
The pathogens found on toilet seats, flush handles, and doorknobs do the job. Causing Gastrointestinal infections is there responsibility. This follows symptoms including diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea. Now you know you have caught it.
Other symptoms
Some diseases can pave the way to severe gastrointestinal distress, fever, and fatigue. Some others may cause throat and skin conditions also.
Spread of disease
The toilet seat works as the mediator. Germs can be transferred from it to your urethral or genital tract. The germs can find new home in you through a cut or sore on the buttocks or thighs also. They can also be spread through the air or on surfaces like knobs and handles.
Then what to do?
In order to safeguard yourself and if you fancy reducing your chances of catching something in a public bathroom, then you should:
Wash hands thoroughly
If possible, keep your distance from other people.
Get in and out as fast as possible.
A paper towel needs to be used for shutting off the faucet as well as for opening the door on your way out.
They are also called UCD, or say, Unclean bathroom (or toilets) Diseases. And among such diseases are E. coli, Salmonella, noroviruses, hepatitis A, MRSA. All of these are caused due to germs and bacteria existing in dirty places.
Though, this info is only for informational purposes. If you seek medical advice or diagnosis, you should consult a professional.