Summer is finally here and almost everyone is drawn to the water to cool off. Unfortunately, invisible viruses, bacteria and parasites lurking in the water can spoil the fun. These villains prefer to strike between the sunbathing lawn and the toilet and can spoil your summer.

Prof. Dr. Tamara Kopp informs about diseases caused by swimming pools

Prof. Dr. Tamara Kopp informs in the magazine Medizin Populär which diseases can be caused by swimming in water:

  • Drying out of the skin
  • Molluscum contagiosum
  • Athlete's foot
  • Bladder infections or urinary tract infections
  • Vaginal fungus
  • Irritated mucous membranes and red eyes
  • Legionnaires' disease
  • Bath dermatitis

Dr. Tamara Kopp advises the use of bathing shoes, always changing your swimwear and using dry towels on the sunbathing lawn, which greatly reduces the risk of falling ill.

The article in the magazine Medizin Populär by Prof. Dr. Tamara Kopp on the subject of illnesses caused by swimming:

Illnesses caused by swimming pools – Popular Medicine article – Dr. Tamara Kopp

 

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