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Dangerous bacteria at Turkish resorts: how to avoid infections in the sea and pools

Tourists flee from deadly bacteria in the water
Уникальні ризики для здоров'я на турецьких курортах: поради щодо запобігання інфекціям у воді та басейнах. Photo: glavcom.ua

Turkish resorts are not in good shape: the sea water has become a real hotbed for bacteria that threaten vacationers. Doctors warn about the risks from Vibrio cholerae and Vibrio parahaemolyticus, which can cause serious infections. Open wounds can become a gateway to the danger lurking in the water.Safe swimming is now in question at all Turkish resorts due to the rising number of bacteria in the sea water. Specialists advise against swimming if you have wounds on your body, diarrhea, or vomiting. It's also worth remembering that rotavirus and hepatitis A can threaten in pools. In such heat, the risks simply become dangerously high.

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