1. Coronavirus is not the only form of micro-life that lives on our hands and face. What disease could be on hand?
Roman Kozlov: Through dirty hands can be transmitted to a large number of different microorganisms that cause diseases in humans, including the causative agents of acute respiratory viral infections (including influenza), bacterial (salmonellosis, dysentery), viral (rotavirus) and protozoa (various helminths) of the gastrointestinal diseases, hepatitis A, etc.
that is why hygiene (wash) hands is an important means of prevention of many diseases. Washing hands before eating, after a walk down the street, shopping, travelling, going to the bathroom, contact with a sick person and animals. We must not forget to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water, do not forget about the space under the nails.
2. What risks increase when the output of the isolation and how to prevent them?
Roman Kozlov: Given the finding in the period of self-isolation, the most important thing after his return, compliance with social distancing.
And we must remember the most important rule – if you feel the first signs of infection (increasing temperature, etc.), take care of others, if possible, stay home. When visiting public places, wear a mask and observe good personal hygiene. Compliance with the mask mode is very important for everyone.
3. How to protect yourself from harmful microorganisms?
Roman Kozlov: First of all, it is vaccination. Is available highly effective and safe vaccines that protect against many infections (hepatitis A and B, pneumococcal and Haemophilus infections, polio and many other diseases). Observe good personal hygiene, be careful when shopping and natural objects (the time comes the activity of ticks!), swim in approved places, etc.
