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How do germs enter the body?
Entering the Human Host Microorganisms capable of causing disease—pathogens—usually enter our bodies through the mouth, eyes, nose, or urogenital openings, or through wounds or bites that breach the skin barrier.
How do germs spread at home?
Germs and infection can spread easily in the home. This may happen when items around the house become soiled or when you come into contact with body fluids, such as blood or urine. A person’s cough or sneeze can spread germs too. Washing your hands often can help you keep germs and infection from spreading.
Where do germs and viruses come from?
Germs live everywhere. You can find germs (microbes) in the air; on food, plants and animals; in soil and water — and on just about every other surface, including your body. Most germs won’t harm you. Your immune system protects you against infectious agents.
Where do most germs come from?
Most germs are spread through the air in sneezes, coughs, or even breaths. Germs can also spread in sweat, saliva (spit), and blood. Some pass from person to person by touching something that is contaminated, like shaking hands with someone who has a cold and then touching your own nose.
How many germs do we come in contact with everyday?
“Of the 60,000 types of germs that people come in contact with on a daily basis only about 1 [percent] to 2 percent are potentially dangerous to normal people with normal immunity,” he said. That works out well for us, because pretty much any surface contains some of these microscopic organisms.
What part of your body has the most germs?
Your gut is home to most of the microbes in your body, but your skin, mouth, lungs, and genitalia also harbour diverse populations. And as research continues into body biomes, it should reveal answers about how these microorganisms are promoting health or even disease.
Who is susceptible to germs?
Babies, pregnant women and people with a weak immune system are even more vulnerable to infections caused by harmful germs. Special efforts should be made to protect them and to avoid passing germs to them.