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The bacterium is commonly found in poorly-maintained recreational water sources such as hot tubs, water slides, and swimming pools. [2] Hot tub folliculitis appears on the skin in the form of a rash, roughly resembling chicken pox and then develops further to appear as a pimple. [3] Children are the most likely to be affected. [4]
Hot-tub folliculitis is caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa. [3] The folliculitis usually occurs after sitting in a hot tub that was not properly cleaned before use. Symptoms are found around the body parts that sit in the hot tub – the legs, hips, chest, buttocks, and surrounding areas.
In 1982, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that five children were disemboweled by drains in wading pools and urged pools to install covers on drains. [2] [3] A standard 8 inches (20 cm) main drain can develop up to 350 pounds (160 kg) of force, which could hold a person underwater in tight grip until the suction is released.
Today, 6 million American children live with food allergies, and young Asian Americans like Wong’s son, now in college, are 40% more likely to develop one compared to the general population.
Erythema ab igne (Latin for 'redness from fire') EAI, also known as hot water bottle rash, [2] is a skin condition caused by long-term exposure to heat (infrared radiation). [3] Prolonged thermal radiation exposure to the skin can lead to the development of reticulated erythema , hyperpigmentation , scaling, and telangiectasias in the affected ...
Skin changes can occur after prolonged exposure to any heat source, Camp noted, including laptops, heated car seats, hot water bottles, electric blankets, space heaters and heating pads used to ...
It can contaminate hot water tanks, hot tubs, and cooling towers of large air conditioners. [4] It is usually spread by breathing in mist that contains the bacteria. [4] It can also occur when contaminated water is aspirated. [4] It typically does not spread directly between people, and most people who are exposed do not become infected. [4]
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