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You
could be putting yourself in great danger of a deadly diseases by
engaging in a kiss with someone especially people you don't know so
well.
You may have heard that the mouth is the dirtiest place in the
body; this is because saliva contains numerous microorganisms. Human
bites are said to be more dangerous than a dog bites as it contains more
bacteria says the CDC. Worldwide there are billions of kisses exchanged
by people each year. The air kiss, casual peck on the cheek or the
cultured kiss on the hand aren’t much of a threat but a kiss that
exchanges saliva from one another is a different matter.
Viruses That Can Be Transmitted by Kissing
Colds: many viruses cause the common cold. It can
spread by direct contact with the virus, from airborne droplets, or from
direct contact with secretions from the infected person’s nose and
throat.
Infectious Mononucleosis: also known as kissing
disease is caused by Epstein Barr virus. The virus is spread through
saliva and infection occurs through contact.
Herpes Infection: includes varicella zoster
(causes chicken pox) and herpes simplex (cold sores in mouth). Herpes is
easily spread to others when others when cold sore blisters are forming
or have erupted. The virus is shed to others from the site of blisters
even when they have healed. So, can you get herpes from kissing: yes.
Hepatitis-B: kissing may also transmit this virus
even though it may be contained in higher levels in blood. Infection can
occur when infected blood and saliva come into direct contact with
someone else’s bloodstream or mucous membrane. A person may be easily
infected if they have sores in and around the mouth.
Warts: these can spread through kissing especially if in case of
recent trauma. Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease: this is caused by Coxsackie
virus and is spread through open sores in the mouth. This infection is
common in kids especially those in day care. It is spread via the fecal
oral route (maybe while changing diapers)
Bacteria That Can Be Transmitted by Kissing
Meningococcal Disease: this is a life threatening
condition which includes meningitis, (inflammation of the membranes that
surround the brain and spinal cord) and septicemia. Studies show that
deep kissing seems to be one of the risk factors.
Tooth Decay: numerous studies indicate that
Streptococcus mutans, the main bacteria implicated with caries is
transmissible. Direct contact occurs most commonly via kissing. Indirect
contact occurs though shared contaminated objects such as eating
utensils, toothbrushes, cups and even toys.
Gum Disease
The American academy of Periodontology says more than 75% of adults
over 35 have some form of gum disease. Since gum diseases are
considered the equivalent of open wounds kissing or having oral sex when
you or your partner had bleeding gums is an invitation for the
transmission of unwanted organisms.
There is no need to give up kissing; while disease causing bugs can
be transferred during a kiss, most won’t cause the disease and the risk
of serious disease is small BUT it may happen. And it’s not all bad.
Research into passionate kissing has uncovered many valuable health
benefits. For those who are calorie conscious a 60 second kiss burns 26
calories.
Be conscious to keep your mouth as healthy and germ free as
possible everyday. Make sure your partner takes preventive actions too
so that you can both enjoy those smooches. Also don’t forget your pet!!
When your beloved pet welcomes you home, slobbering your face with
kisses, he is also gifting you his germs. Don’t forget to keep his/her
mouth healthy too.
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