Did you know there are certain infections you can get from using gym equipment?
While going
to the gym is good for your physical and mental health, the
equipment used in the gym is public equipment that can lead to different
infections and diseases.
Here
are five diseases you can contract from going to the gym:
Ringworm
Ringworm is a fungal infection that can appear anywhere on the body and causes
scaly circles and red lumps. Wet gym floors or shared, filthy towels are ideal habitats for it.It can
spread before symptoms show up and is very contagious. The common skin areas
affected are the back, buttocks, chest, and thighs.
The two main
symptoms are itching and little round pimples.
Use
antifungal cream after working out and don’t exchange gym towels with other
people to prevent infection.
Folliculitis
Folliculitis
is a common condition that occurs in dirty gyms characterised by irritated hair
follicles, which cause acne or itchy red pimples.
Sharing
towels, using unclean gym equipment, and using unchlorinated swimming pools and
hot tubs are all easy ways to contract it.
Also,
clothing that is too tight might clog hair follicles, leaving people
vulnerable. Bathe after working out and clean sweaty gym equipment before use
to avoid folliculitis.
Herpes
Herpes, a
sexually transmitted infection, can cause genital warts or cold sores and can
be contracted through open cuts or mouth blisters that can be contracted in the
gym.
It can also
spread through sharing saliva with infected people, utensils, razors, gym
equipment, or towels.
Plantar
warts
Plantar
warts, caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), are bumpy, rough, and
tender-to-touch clusters on feet or hands that can be contracted in gyms by
walking barefoot, especially in damp areas, and using contaminated equipment.
Some HPV
types may cause cervical cancer and genital warts.
Staphylococcus
Aureus Staph
Staphylococcus
Aureus also known as staph is a bacteria found on the skin and in the nose, and
can be transferred to gym equipment if touched.
Infections
can cause rash, boil, swelling, and fevers. Staph infections are usually mild,
except for MRSA, a more aggressive strain resistant to many antibiotics.
When working
out in a public gym, make sure you use hand sanitiser and wet wipes to clean
the equipment and avoid sharing towels.
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