Winter is coming, and hot springs have become one of the ways for people to relax in winter. Recently, some netizens posted that they were infected with HPV after soaking in the hot spring, and some netizens said that they got ** disease after soaking in the hot spring.
Can I get HPV and ** disease when I soak in hot springs? What should I do if I want to soak in a hot spring but am afraid of infection? In this regard, the reporter interviewed Tang Hong, deputy chief physician of Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, University City Hospital.
What is HPV?
HPV, also known as papillomavirus, is a double-stranded circular DNA virus that is divided into high-risk and low-risk types according to carcinogenicity.
Persistent infection of high-risk HPV is the main cause of cervical cancer and its precancerous lesions, and low-risk HPV can cause warts and other benign lesions.
The source of HPV infection is the patient and the person infected with the virus, especially if the patient's *** or mucous membranes contain HPV, which can be transmitted to the spouse or sexual partner through sexual contact. HPV is mainly transmitted through the following routes:
Sexual transmission: It is also the most important route of transmission. Infection can be caused by mucosal contact during same- or heterosexual sex;
Mother-to-child transmission: commonly transmitted from a mother with genital tract infection HPV to a newborn during childbirth, such as a pediatric respiratory ** papilloma may be caused by HPV infection obtained from ** secretions during delivery;
*Mucosal contact: In addition to the cervix, HPV can also infect other parts of the body, such as the mouth, throat, ** and **, etc., and induce corresponding tumors.
Can I get HPV virus and ** disease when I go to hot springs?
The HPV virus is a non-enveloped virus, which is relatively resistant to the outside world, and is relatively stable in the pH range of 6-8 and 50 or less or PH9Above 0 is easy to inactivate.
The HPV virus has a very important characteristic, it is cold and not heat-resistant, and it deteriorates at 55-60 degrees, so high-temperature disinfection can inactivate the virus.
Most of the hot springs have a temperature of 40-75 degrees, and the optimal temperature of the hot springs that most of us humans tolerate is 40-45 degrees, and in this temperature range, the HPV virus can survive.
Therefore, when the hot spring water contains viruses, there is indeed a chance to come into contact with the virus, and ** or mucous membranes carry it; If there is a small tear in the mucous membrane, it is easy to cause the HPV virus to invade the human body and cause infection.
In the same way, other ** inflammation such as Candida and bacteria may also be prone to infection because the hot spring changes its own ** pH value, or the female body's resistance to pathogens is weakened. Therefore, it is not the hot spring itself, but the hot spring that is at risk of infection for a specific group of people.
If you want to go to a hot spring and are afraid of getting sick, what are some suggestions?
Keep these precautions in mind to make your hot spring soak pleasant and comfortable.
1.Choose a formal and hygienic hot spring place: When choosing a hot spring place, you should pay attention to its health license, business license and other qualifications to ensure the hygiene and safety of the place. At the same time, find out whether the water source of the hot spring has been purified and whether the water quality is up to standard.
2.Carry personal items: In order to avoid cross-infection, bring your own personal items such as towels, bath towels, slippers, etc., and clean and disinfect them before and after use.
3.Pay attention to personal hygiene: Before soaking in the hot spring, you should wash your body, especially the intimate parts, to reduce the possibility of bacteria, viruses and other pathogens entering the hot spring water.
4.Know the contraindications of hot springs: Know your physical condition, if you have a history of diseases, allergies, etc., you should choose the right hot spring with the advice of your doctor. Avoid bathing in hot springs on an empty stomach, full of food, fatigue, etc.
5.Control the bathing time: For first-time bathers, it is recommended that each bathing time should not exceed 15 minutes, and then gradually increase it according to the individual's tolerance. Avoid bathing for long periods of time to avoid overtiring your body. Avoid crowds: Try to choose spa areas with fewer people and plenty of space to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
6.Pay attention to keep warm: When soaking in hot springs, replenish water in time and avoid soaking in hot spring water for a long time, which can lead to hypothermia. After getting out of the water, dress in time to keep warm and avoid catching a cold.
7.Observe the changes in the body: If you have dizziness, chest tightness, shortness of breath and other uncomfortable symptoms during the hot spring bath, you should immediately stop bathing, rest and seek medical attention in time.
8.Care after bathing in the hot springs, clean the body in time after bathing: After bathing in the hot springs, wash the body with clean water, especially the intimate parts, to reduce the residual pathogens in the hot spring water. Moisturizing skin care: After soaking in the hot spring, ** may become dry, apply moisturizing skin care products in time to keep ** hydrated.
9.Pay attention to rest: After soaking in the hot springs, the body may feel tired, so take proper rest and avoid strenuous exercise. At the same time, monitor the physical condition, and after soaking in the hot spring, pay attention to observe whether the body has abnormal symptoms, such as itching, redness, swelling, fever, etc. If you feel unwell, seek medical attention promptly.
The hot springs are good, but these people are not suitable for hot springs.
It is best not to soak in hot springs for several types of people, otherwise it is easy to affect health:
1.Seniors over 75 years of age;
2.Babies under 3 years of age;
3.Those with severe arteriosclerosis, hypertension, or cardiovascular diseases;
4.* Those with wounds, ulcers or severe infections;
5.Patients with cancer, leukemia, and various acute diseases;
6.Women have menstrual period, ** inflammation, early and late pregnancy;
7.Those who are too tired and drink too much alcohol;
8.People with eye diseases, such as allergic conjunctivitis, dry eye, chronic conjunctivitis, people with sensitive eyes and insufficient tear secretion, or patients with eyelid insufficiency;
9.Tiredness and any other physical discomfort.
Comprehensive Southern *** Guangdong Disease Control and Family Doctor).
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