We have reached a point in time when these organisms have become dominant and some are impossible to control with known drugs. Many of our schools, universities, factories and hospitals have become breeding grounds for the spread, and it has been suggested that a ‘back to basic’ tactic could be a start towards improving standards in the community and at home.
Fact: The actual effect of washing hands with soap and water have been proven to reduce transient microbial flora which are carried on hands by approximately 98 per cent, so washing hands regularly should be our first line of defence.
Dirt has long been recognised as a major source for the spread of bacteria and diseases. Many illnesses are linked and attributed to contaminated ‘dirt’ factor. These illnesses come about by ingesting or inhaling pathogens and much research has been done in continuing the issue of community health and safety, but it lies in your hands.