Sleeping in a clean, fresh bed is everyone's dream. What many don't know is that we wet sheets and dirty the presence of bacteria and viruses is very prone. In addition, sweating, saliva, dandruff, and food particles all help in the proliferation of various germs. Manal Mohammed cited 6 possible diseases that could be transmitted while you sleep.
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Diseases that can be avoided when there is hygiene in the use of sheets
Now check out some bacteria that may appear on dirty bedding:
1. Staphylococcus aureus
One bacterium present in the nose and that about 30% of people suffer from it. The possibility of causing acne, skin infections and pneumonia is great. When the bacteria expands through the body and reaches the bloodstream, the situation becomes dangerous.
2. asthma and allergies
Because humans lose about 500 million skin cells, according to Manal Mohammed, these cells may attract and be ingested by microscopic mites, triggering allergies and asthma.
3. bed bug bites
Even though it is not a disease, if a person receives a bite from this mosquito, it may have red spots, itching and, in some cases, cause more severe allergic reactions.
4. Mpox
Transmission is made by contact with people who have eruptions of secretions on the skin caused by the virus. Bedding, towels and even objects can carry the contamination.
5. flu and colds
The Influenza virus can be an infectious agent present in sheets. What many don't know is that it can survive up to 12 hours in tissue.
6. Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is an STI transmitted by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae that can remain on sheets for several days, even though it is sensitive to heat and drying.