🦠 Bacteria 🦠
Nature
🦠 Bacteria are microscopic organisms found everywhere on Earth
🦠 Some bacteria can be harmful, and can colonize and harm humans and animals.
Chronic vs Acute
🧫 Infections occur when bacteria colonize the body.
⏳ Some infections are acute and will eventually be cleared by the immune system.
📅 Some infections are chronic and will re-emerge when the immune system is weak.
Exposure Routes
🧑 People are the largest source of dangerous bacteria.
😷 Chronic bacterial infections are mostly transmitted from people.
🐮 Animals can also transmit bacteria in their feces and saliva.
🍗 Contaminated food and water are also a large source of acute infections.
🏞 Soil can also be dangerous if inhaled or enters cuts.
What You Can Do
💪 Maintain a strong immune system by being healthy.
🧼 Practice good hygiene especially when touching things in public.
💖 Protect yourself and others by not having casual romantic partners.
😷 Protect others by not sharing your germs.