Beware of bath towels ... crowded with deadly germs

Bath towels

Many people may think that towels are a source of hygiene because they are only used for drying, but experts confirm that they may seem harmless, but in reality, they can be cluttered with deadly germs, bacteria can live in towels for a few hours, days, or even months, due to moisture retention, Depending on the material you are made of, this means that it is very important to change it at least once a week.

According to the newspaper "The Sun", it should be hung in an open place that helps to dry it, to reduce the multiplication of germs, and especially that the towels are purely personal and should not be shared with anyone, including your partner or any member of your family or one of your friends.

The Al-Arabiya website has reported that Diana Gal of the Doctor 4 U Center said: "The warm, damp towels are the environment that incubates germs, and if they are used repeatedly by different people, they may not have the ability to dry completely, allowing bacteria to grow. "

As she explained, the biggest fear is the possibility of infection with E. coli, since poisoning with it can be so dangerous that it can be life-threatening in certain conditions, and can also cause urinary tract infections such as cystitis.

Staphylococcal infection is another common risk, as it can move towels to the human body if exposed to any type of wound. These bacteria can also cause a serious infection called MRSA and an antibiotic bacillus.