STI from Jacuzzi, Bath or Shower?

needsome

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Dear Health Nurse,

This may be a stupid question, but is it possible to catch STI from a shared jacuzzi, bath or shower?

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Needsome
 

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needsome said:
Dear Health Nurse,

This may be a stupid question, but is it possible to catch STI from a shared jacuzzi, bath or shower?

Thx,
Needsome

Hi needsome

There is no evidence that sexually transmitted infections are spread by using a shared Jacuzzi, bath or shower. If this was the case we would see many young children getting infected and this is something we don’t see.

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needsome

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Thank you HN,

I didn't expect such a clear answer.

I suppose the reason why they are not popular with sp's is that they are not cleaned after each use.

Thx again,
Needsome
 

Azcanuck

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Maybe a bit off the topic, but I was at the gym on Sunday and went into the steam room. As I made my way to sit on one of the benches, I looked down and saw a pool of blood on the ceramic floor. I was far enough away that I didn't walk in anything but it kinda freaked me out to see it. It looked like about 5-6 loonie-sized drops. I think some ass had a nose bleed and leaked on the floor and didn't clean it up. Most guys walk in there with bare feet and I'm sure some have blisters/cuts. What impact if they were to walk in the blood? Does the fact that the blood is "exposed" and somewhat diluted on the wet floor make it less "dangerous"? My apologies if this is a silly question.
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AZC
 

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Azcanuck said:
Maybe a bit off the topic, but I was at the gym on Sunday and went into the steam room. As I made my way to sit on one of the benches, I looked down and saw a pool of blood on the ceramic floor. I was far enough away that I didn't walk in anything but it kinda freaked me out to see it. It looked like about 5-6 loonie-sized drops. I think some ass had a nose bleed and leaked on the floor and didn't clean it up. Most guys walk in there with bare feet and I'm sure some have blisters/cuts. What impact if they were to walk in the blood? Does the fact that the blood is "exposed" and somewhat diluted on the wet floor make it less "dangerous"? My apologies if this is a silly question.
Thx,

AZC

Hi Azcanuck

It is a good idea to be cautious when blood is around as diseases like HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C all have the potential of being transmitted. HIV dies very quickly when out of the body, but the hepatitis B & C virus can live longer.

I’m not sure if being on a wet floor would make a difference to it being less dangerous. If they use certain chemicals to disinfect the steam room and they are present on the floor, this could make a difference and also the time the blood is there also would make a difference.

I will describe below what exposure to blood you need to be concerned about and what to do if it happens. In your above situation if someone with intact skin on there feet walked in the blood, we would not see that as a risk, but it would be a good idea to wash your feet ASAP.

HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, can enter the body when they come in contact with skin, mucous membrane or under/ through the skin injury (e.g. needlestick).

When blood comes in contact with skin it is a potential problem if you have a wound or the skin is broken e.g. dermatitis, abrasions, scratches, burns. It may also be a problem for intact skin if you have a large amount of blood present for a long time.

Mucous membranes are present in the eyes, nose, mouth, vagina, rectum and urethra. Blood getting into any of these can cause transmission.

Under/ through the skin injuries can usually happen via needle stick, tattooing, body piercing, electrolysis, acupuncture, or other sharps injury.

If any of these possible exposures happen to you we recommend the following.

  • Mucous membrane or eye: Rinse well with water.
  • Skin: Wash well with soap and water.
  • Do not promote bleeding of under/through the skin injuries (e.g. needle sticks) by cutting, scratching, squeezing, or puncturing the skin.
  • Do not apply bleach to the wound or soak the wound in bleach.
  • Go to your local emergency department as soon as possible. They can assess your individual risk and advise you on what to do.

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Azcanuck

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Thanks Health Nurse and, yes, you did answer my question. Luckily, I was far enough away that I did not step in any of the blood. I was a little dismayed that the manager did not take immediate action to clean things up....they had to finish their handball game first.

AZC
 
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