In the world we live in, bacteria are like hidden shadows everywhere. They exist in the air that we breathe, in the surface of the objects we touch, in the food we eat, and even in our bodies. These tiny creatures, with their vast numbers and tenacity, are a constant reminder of the fact that antibacteria are an urgent battle for life and health.
The air, which looks invisible and pure, is full of bacteria. Every time someone coughs and sneezes, millions of bacteria are sprayed into the air with foam. In densely populated places, such as malls, schools and public transport, air mobility is more like a convenient bridge for bacterial transmission. Even when we think it’s fresh, the wind carries bacteria from the soil. Each time we breathe, we can inhale these invisible “minor inhabitants”, and some of these bacteria can cause disease as soon as appropriate conditions are found in our bodies.
Our daily living environment is more of a bacterium of bacteria. Family couches, carpets, and in those soft fibre cracks, dust piles into hotbeds for bacteria and mites. There are food residues in the kitchen sink, and water stains on the head of the hose provide sufficient nutrients and humidity for bacteria to reproduce. In the bathroom, this humid and dark space, toilets, hand-washing basins, bathroom corners, can be filled with harmful bacteria such as coli and dysentery. We have even more bacteria on our mobile phone screens and computer keyboards on a daily basis than in the toilet seat, because these are often touched by us and are rarely cleaned, creating an ideal living environment for bacteria.
Food is also an important route to bacteria. Fresh food may be contaminated with bacteria in soil during harvesting, transport and storage. High-protein foods such as meat and eggs, if not properly preserved, are highly vulnerable to salmonella and yellow grapes. Even processed foods, if placed for long periods of time after they are sealed, there will be bacteria in them. For example, when canned foods are opened, once exposed to air, bacteria begin to “precipitate” and degenerate the food.
And our body is itself a huge bacterial “navigation”. We have bacteria on the skin surface, in the mouth and in the intestinal tract. Normally, these bacteria maintain a delicate balance with our bodies, helping us to digest food, synthetic vitamins, etc. However, when this balance is broken, such as a decrease in our body immunity, skin injury or a disorder of normal bacteria, harmful bacteria quickly breed and cause infection. If not addressed in a timely manner, wounds on the skin may be infected with septic streptococcus, resulting in septosis; intestinal intestinal disorders may cause gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhoea and abdominal pain.
In the face of the ubiquitous threat of bacteria, we must be proactive and anti-bacterial. The development of hygiene practices is crucial. Handwashing is our first line of defence against bacteria, cleaning hands carefully with soap and running water, especially after exposure to public goods, before eating and before and after food is processed. Regular bathing and changing clothes can reduce the number of bacteria on the skin surface. In the home environment, cleaning, ventilation and regular disinfection of furniture and floors are carried out. In the kitchen, the utensils and utensils are kept clean, and raw food is treated and stored separately. In terms of diet, fresh, healthy food is chosen to avoid spoiled food.
In addition, in the medical field, the rational use of antibacterial drugs cannot be ignored. The abuse of antibiotics can lead to bacteria producing resistance and rendering otherwise effective drugs ineffective. We must therefore use anti-bacterial drugs under the guidance of doctors and avoid self-use.
In short, bacteria are pervasive and pose a continuing threat to our health. We must remain vigilant, from every aspect of our lives, and actively engage in anti-bacterial action to protect the health of ourselves and those around us. Because in this silent war with bacteria, we cannot afford to slacken at all, so that we can live healthyly in a world where bacteria are everywhere.
