Summer! The sun! Beach! We've been waiting for this for so long. Yes, just don't need to run to swim at breakneck speed. You are a smart girl, so before you go to the beach, you will definitely find out if he is safe and what to watch out for.. There are many bacteria in the water that want to enter your body.

We will tell you how to protect yourself from trouble, because forewarned means forearmed.

How can you get infected in water:.

Fungi, including pityriasis versicolor Pityriasis versicolor is often called a beach disease. Most likely, you don't need to talk about fungi for a long time.. It is enough to walk with bare feet on a wet beach, sand or have a weakened immune system - that's all, hello, fungus.

Trichomoniasis The likelihood of infection is low, but some people are more susceptible to the disease. For example, if a person with an active period of trichomoniasis swam in the water before you, and then you entered (especially during menstruation or after sex), you can become infected.

Often the trouble appears after the bather has urinated into the water. After the end of the process, a little water is drawn in (more for men), respectively, together with the virus. Swimsuit does not protect against it.

Inflammatory diseases (vaginosis, colpitis, cervicitis) They can be obtained by bathing during menstruation. Even if you use a tampon, it gets wet and absorbs dirty water along with secretions. This leads to inflammation as bacteria enter the woman's reproductive tract..

Intestinal infections (E. coli, dysentery, enterovirus infections, hepatitis A) It's simple: E. coli and other similar infections feel great in water. You like to dive and often swallow water - you are at risk.

Helminths Yes, they can also show themselves after swimming in a pond. If you see the sign " In warm lake water, the likelihood of infection is higher, since animals often swim there.

Cholera A dangerous disease that you can get while swimming, having a wound on your body or swallowing water. Infection enters the water with feces and vomit. Cholera is often confused with ordinary diarrhea, so be careful.

Leptospirosis or " Rodents - mice and rats are considered the main vectors of infection, and bacteria are found in their feces..

How to keep yourself safe while swimming:.

Swim on specially equipped and clean beaches.

Avoid large crowds. The more people, the more likely it is to pick up something bad..

Do not swim during your period if you have wounds or very weak immunity.

Try not to swallow water from the pond and, of course, do not drink it..

Do not swim without a swimsuit and enter the water with rubber shoes.

How to understand that the infection may have occurred:.

The eyes turned red, the eyelashes began to stick together,.

Severe headache and / or fever.

Have diarrhea, vomiting, or nausea.

Ears / ear started to hurt.

Itching began to bother me, a rash appeared on the skin.

Do not self-medicate, because the diseases that you could get infected are quite serious. Do no harm to yourself and be careful.

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