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...from the unsanitary condition of their pool water, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The last thing you want to think about when you're swimming is what tiny creatures might be swimming beside you. But the fact is that any pool can be contaminated with parasites and bacteria. If you're not careful, you could find yourself in the emergency room with a badly upset stomach or a scary-looking rash...
...through at least 10 ft. of water and distinguish objects such as a metal grating on the bottom of the pool. Foamy or bubbling water along the pool's edge is a sign of potential trouble; it typically represents excessive organic matter, such as pollen or bacteria. If the water looks clear enough to enter, the next line of defense is to keep your mouth shut. As we swim, many of us unknowingly swallow water--along with any microbes that might...
...great aunt Hilda?s famous potato salad at a family picnic We?re sure it?s just as tasty as everyone says it is, but if that salad sits outside for more than about eight minutes in midday heat, it could be a breeding ground for all sorts of bacteria...
...never seem to clear up. One small but vocal group of doctors and patient advocates believes that Lyme's corkscrew-shaped spirochetes have burrowed deep into their victims' bodies and can be eradicated only with intensive antibiotic treatment over many months. Another group believes, just as adamantly, that the bacteria are long gone, making further treatment with powerful antibiotics--which can lead to potentially fatal infections or blood clots--positively dangerous...
...your sister who warned you about the bacteria...