Pools, Disease Breeding Ground: What Infections You Can 'Pick' and How to Prevent Them

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With the onset of summer, more and more people choose to relax by the river or lake to refresh themselves. But it is not possible to swim everywhere: in June, in some reservoirs exceeded the level of E. coli, and in several regions there were cases of leptospirosis, an infection that is transmitted, in particular, through contact with contaminated water. How to determine by eye how safe a pond or river is near you? What infections can be picked …

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The warm sand under the feet, the soothing noise of the waves, a nap under a parasol... For many, the beach is a haven of peace. But as the site Doctissimo recalls, under this idyllic image sometimes hide less friendly micro-organisms. Invisible with the naked eye, bacteria, mushrooms and other golden staphylococci sometimes invite in the sand, with real health consequences. So, at the dawn of the summer holidays, it is useful to know the right …

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The arrival of heat causes massive transhumance into swimming pools and water leisure centers. Ignoring, perhaps, that recreational activities in swimming pools, spas, jacuzzis, lakes, rivers or oceans expose us to various infectious diseases, which usually affect the digestive system, skin or respiratory system.