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In 1988 there was a scene that HIV transmission could occur in swimming pools. Reporting from the Washington Post, the chronology of this event occurred starting with an accident that happened to a swimmer at that time. His head was shaped and bleeding as he threw himself into the swimming pool. Then, he was diagnosed with HIV.
This incident made people believe that HIV can be transmitted through water in swimming pools. So, is it true that if we swim with HIV sufferers, the disease can be transmitted?
Could it be that HIV transmission took place in the pool?
The answer is no. HIV transmission in swimming pools is a myth. Indeed, there are several things that can cause HIV to be transmitted to other people, but swimming is not one of them.
The HIV virus will die immediately when it leaves the sufferer's body. Therefore, this disease cannot be transmitted through air or water. This also applies when you swim with people with HIV. Even if you and someone with HIV both bleed while in the same pool, this disease will not infect you immediately.
This is because the HIV virus will immediately die from the chlorine in swimming pool water. Therefore, it can be concluded that it is highly unlikely that HIV transmission can occur in swimming pools.
As disclosed in a journal, that the HIV virus is indeed spread in blood, semen, saliva, milk, even urine. In addition, there are several factors that do not allow this virus to be transmitted through swimming pool water.
Not only that, there are several reasons why the HIV virus cannot be transmitted through swimming pool water:
- Contamination of swimming pool water usually comes from human feces and urine.
- Germs don't last long because pool water is well chlorinated
- Individual hygiene, temperature and circulation in the pool, and the type of cleaning used greatly prevents the transmission of the HIV virus in the pool.
- The HIV virus cannot survive in water
How long does HIV last outside the body?
This question is very commonly asked by most people. Many also think that the HIV virus is very easily transmitted, even though this virus is not that easy to move from one body to another. Unless you do some things that increase the risk of HIV transmission such as:
- Having sex without a condom or other means of contraception.
- Inject used needles used by people with HIV.
- People with HIV donate blood to you.
Now it is clear that the HIV virus cannot last long from the body, so transmission can only be through blood or semen.
Therefore, there is no need to worry about swimming with HIV sufferers or worry if there is blood containing the virus in the pool.
Remember, HIV transmission cannot occur in pools and air, so it is perfectly safe to swim and breathe the same air as them. However, if you are injured in the swimming pool and are not sure about your condition, please consult a doctor for further confirmation and treatment.
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