3 TYPES OF GERMS
AND HOW TO
FIGHT THEM
Germs are found just about everywhere you could possibly imagine including
surfaces, the air, soil and water, and in our own bodies. Many of these
germs are actually helpful. They provide nutrients, work to decompose trash,
and assist in breaking down food in our bodies. Some however are not so good,
and these unfortunately give all germs a pretty bad rep. Keep reading to
learn about the three major types of germs and how to stay safe from the bad
ones.
Viruses
Because viruses are not considered living, they need a home in living cells to
grow and reproduce. To do this, they invade a ‘host,’ which can be anything
living including animals, plants, and us! In this process, the host cells are
slowly destroyed. This process leads to serious diseases such as influenza
(the flu) and rhinovirus.
Bacteria
Unlike viruses, bacteria are able to live just about anywhere you can imagine.
For the most part, bacterium helps us in our daily lives, however they can be
just as dangerous as viruses. They reproduce inside the human body and can
cause infections like pneumonia. They can also live in food, which causes the
spread of E. Coli and is the primary reason properly cooking food is so
important.
Fungi
Like bacteria, fungi can be very helpful and includes yeasts, mushrooms and less
pleasant, mold. Because they don’t have mouths, some will absorb the nutrients
they need through living organisms. This process can cause diseases such as
Athlete’s Foot and Ringworm.
Most viruses, bacteria, and fungi are spread through breathing, coughing, and
sneezing. We can also pickup the bad germs through infected objects such as
doorknobs, surfaces, or shaking the hand of someone already infected.
Now that you know more about what germs are and what they do, how do you stop
the bad ones? Luckily, the easiest way is through the simple good practices we
all learned growing up. Washing hands throughout the day, using disinfectants
to kill 99.9% of germs on surfaces, and getting regular immunizations can all
dramatically decrease the chances of harmful infection.
The Three Types of Germs and How to Fight Them
https://www.cleansmarthome.com/cleansmart-blog/index.php/the-three-types-of-germs-and-how-to-fight-them/
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Antiseptics and Disinfectants
Types and Uses
https://medcaretips.com/antiseptics-and-disinfectants-types-and-uses/
Disinfectants:
A guide to killing
germs the right way
https://www.mnn.com/health/healthy-spaces/stories/disinfectants-a-guide-to-killing-germs-the-right-way
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Disinfectant
https://www.safeopedia.com/definition/5752/disinfectant
Germ
https://www.safeopedia.com/definition/4994/germ
Bacteria
https://www.safeopedia.com/definition/4995/bacteria
Virus
https://www.safeopedia.com/definition/5066/virus
Infection Prevention and Control
(IPAC)
https://www.safeopedia.com/definition/5301/infection-prevention-and-control-ipac
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Fungi
https://microbiologysociety.org/why-microbiology-matters/what-is-microbiology/fungi.html
Safeopedia
https://www.safeopedia.com/
ILO
Encyclopaedia of
Occupational
Health and Safety
http://www.iloencyclopaedia.org/
Merck Manuals
Consumer Version
MSD Manuals
https://www.merckmanuals.com/home
HUMAN
ANATOMY
EDUCATION
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_jGNnK94Pbfp-LRK5w_diA
Human Body
http://amazingfacts4u.com/category/human-body/
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Amazing Facts 4 U
http://amazingfacts4u.com/
Hesperian Health Guides
http://hesperian.org/
New Health Advisor
http://www.newhealthadvisor.com/
World Life Expectancy
http://www.worldlifeexpectancy.com/
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Medicine Net
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp
Medtube
https://medtube.net/
Medical Scientific animations
http://medical-animation-studio.com/MedicalAnimation.html
U.S. National Library of Medicine
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/
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