Health concerns of hand towels and dryers in public places

Poor handwashing and hand drying can significantly increase the spread of infectious diseases, including gastrointestinal and respiratory infections, as well as skin and eye infections. Inadequate hand hygiene allows pathogens (Pathogens are microorganisms that cause disease in humans, animals, or plants. They include bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and prions. Pathogens invade a host, multiply, and disrupt normal bodily functions, leading to illness or infection. They are responsible for various diseases, from mild to severe) like Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and viruses such as influenza and coronaviruses to transfer from hands to surfaces, objects, and food, causing outbreaks of illnesses.

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