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On a hot summer day, the pool becomes a good place for many people to cool off. However, the problem of viruses in the pool cannot be ignored. As an infectious disease doctor, I'm going to reveal the virus lurking in the pool and how to protect yourself from it.
1. Common viruses in swimming pools and their characteristics.
1.Enterovirus.
Enteroviruses are a common class of viruses that include coxsackievirus, echovirus, etc. They are mainly transmitted through the fecal-oral route and therefore tend to breed in swimming pools. When enteroviruses infect humans, they can cause symptoms such as hand, foot and mouth disease and viral diarrhea.
2.Influenza virus.
Influenza virus is an RNA virus that can be divided into three types: A, B, and C. The influenza virus in the swimming pool is mainly transmitted through droplets, and symptoms such as fever, cough, and fatigue can occur after infection.
3.Herpes virus.
Herpesviruses are a class of enveloped DNA viruses, including herpes simplex virus, varicella-zoster virus, etc. The herpes virus in swimming pools is mainly transmitted through contact, and can cause symptoms such as mouth sores and chickenpox after infection.
4.Adenovirus.
Adenoviruses are a class of non-enveloped DNA viruses, including adenovirus types 1-7. Adenovirus in swimming pools is mainly transmitted through the respiratory and digestive tracts, and infection can cause symptoms such as fever, cough, and conjunctivitis.
Second, the way to protect against the swimming pool virus.
1.Maintain pool hygiene.
Pool operators should regularly replace water and filtration equipment to ensure that the pool water is clean. At the same time, strengthen the disinfection of swimming pools and use effective disinfectants, such as chloride, ozone, etc.
2.Personal hygiene habits.
Wash your body thoroughly before and after swimming, especially your intimate parts. Try to avoid swallowing pool water while swimming. After disembarking, wash your hands with soap and running water and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with your hands.
3.Health monitoring.
Pool staff should conduct regular health checks, and visitors who are found to be suffering from contagious diseases should not be allowed to enter. When tourists have symptoms of discomfort in the pool, they should immediately go ashore to rest and seek medical attention in time.
4.Boosts immunity.
Maintaining good lifestyle habits, such as regular work and rest, reasonable diet, and moderate exercise, can help improve the body's immunity. In addition, vaccination is also an effective means to prevent viral infection in swimming pools.
3. Swimming pool viruses from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that swimming pool virus infection is related to the body's good and evil qi. Lack of righteousness, decreased resistance, and susceptibility to the invasion of evil qi. Therefore, in the prevention and treatment of swimming pool virus infection, TCM focuses on adjusting the balance of good and evil qi in the human body.
1.Traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions.
Yinqiao Detoxification Soup: It is suitable for influenza virus infection, and has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, dispelling wind and dissipating heat. The main ingredients are honeysuckle, forsythia, peppermint, bellflower, etc.
Manna Disinfectant: It is suitable for enterovirus infection, and has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, diluting dampness and reducing yellowing. The main ingredients are talc, coptis, skullcap, licorice and so on.
2.Traditional Chinese medicine for health preservation.
To prevent viral infection in swimming pools, TCM recommends maintaining good lifestyle habits, such as moderate exercise, regular work and rest, and balanced diet, to enhance healthy qi. In addition, proper consumption of some traditional Chinese medicines, such as astragalus, ginseng, goji berries, etc., can also help improve immunity.
In conclusion, the problem of viruses in the pool cannot be ignored. Swimming pool virus infection can be effectively prevented by strengthening pool hygiene, cultivating personal hygiene habits, and improving immunity. At the same time, understanding the prevention and treatment methods of traditional Chinese medicine can also escort our health. Let's take care of our health while enjoying the pleasure of the pool.
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