Examples of hygiene in the following topics:
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- Hygiene is the avoidance of infection or food spoiling by eliminating microorganisms from the surroundings.
- As microorganisms, in particular bacteria, are found virtually everywhere, the levels of harmful microorganisms can be reduced to acceptable levels with proper hygiene techniques.
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- Hand washing for hand hygiene is the act of cleaning the hands with or without the use of water or another liquid, or with the use of soap, for the purpose of removing soil, dirt, and/or microorganisms .
- Medical hand hygiene pertains to the hygiene practices related to the administration of medicine and medical care that prevents or minimizes disease and the spreading of disease.
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- The best way for workers to overcome this problem is by conducting correct hand-hygiene procedures; this is why in 2005 the WHO launched the GLOBAL Patient Safety Challenge.
- The goal of hand hygiene is to eliminate the transient flora with a careful and proper performance of hand washing, using different kinds of soap, both normal and antiseptic, and alcohol-based gels.
- The main problems found in the practice of hand hygiene are connected with the lack of available sinks and the time-consuming performance of hand washing.
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- Healthy lifestyle habits, including proper diet, exercise, and sleeping patterns, as well as good hygiene such as frequent hand washing, can help prevent illness.
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- Their role forms part of normal, healthy human physiology; however, if microbe numbers grow beyond their typical ranges (often due to a compromised immune system) or if microbes populate atypical areas of the body (such as through poor hygiene or injury), disease can result.
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- Airborne transmission of disease is common in unsanitary household conditions and overcrowded areas, and pathogens that are transmitted in this manner thrive in areas of poverty and poor hygienic conditions.
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- Conventional treatment typically involves daily or twice daily application of a topical medication in conjunction with hygiene measures outlined in the above section on prevention.
- Keeping feet dry and practicing good hygiene is crucial to preventing reinfection.
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- Good hygiene is important to avoid contracting the illness or spreading it to others.
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- Good hygiene practices before, during, and after food preparation can reduce the chances of contracting an illness.
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- Infection and disease by protozoan parasites are often times associated with developing countries with poor hygiene and sanitation conditions that may promote transmission of these protozoa.