I wiped my sweat with a gym towel, but I claimed to be infected with STB...Is it possible?
Dec 18, 2024
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The man was judged to be conjunctivitis due to bloodshot eyes and pain, and visited an ophthalmologist.
On examination, it was chlamydial conjunctivitis.
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease caused by infection with Chlamydia trachomatis, a type of bacteria.
"I don't understand why I got infected when I wasn't sexually active" asked him if the doctor worked out frequently.
When he answered "Yes", the doctor explained "It is possible that someone may have been infected by putting a towel on the spot where they sweated and wiped their face".
Many netizens posted this post saying, `It's ridiculous. STDs are being transferred to towels?", raising doubts.
Then a urologist posted "It's not common, but it's possible"
The doctor said "Chlamydia bacteria are mainly transmitted through sex. But it can also be carried through contaminated clothes or towels", he agreed with the publisher's argument.
Another netizen commented "Can I get Chlamydia through gym equipment as well?When asked ", the doctor asked "It is very unlikely that you will be infected by touching the fitness equipment. This is because the environment in which bacteria live is different. However, wet towels may be vulnerable to infection. " he claimed.
Meanwhile, the typical symptoms caused by chlamydial infection are abnormal secretion of penis and testicular edema in men.
Women develop dyspareunia, bleeding while not in menstruation, or abnormal vaginal secretions.
Occasionally, if the eye is touched with a hand in contact with secretions from a chlamydia-infected person, symptoms may appear in the eye.
Chlamydial conjunctivitis causes congestion of the eyes, swelling of the eyelids, and decreased vision.
If left unattended after chlamydia infection, men may suffer from epididymis, prostatitis, and infertility, and women are known to be more likely to be infertile due to permanent damage to the fallopian tube and uterus.
To prevent chlamydial infection, condoms should be used and early detection and antibiotic treatment are important.
bellho@sportschosun.com
