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How germy is the public pool? An infectious disease expert weighs in on poop, pee and perspiration – and the deceptive smell of chlorine
- An expert studies how germs spread in public pools and ways to prevent infections.
- Chlorine is widely used in pools and is effective at killing many pathogens, but it does not work instantly or kill all germs.
- The germ Cryptosporidium can survive in chlorine-treated water for up to 10 days due to its tough outer shell.
- Most pool-related risks can be reduced with simple precautions by pool staff and swimmers.
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Total News Sources41
Leaning Left5Leaning Right11Center13Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Center
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources are Center
45% Center
L 17%
C 45%
R 38%
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