Mycobacteria can cause mycobacterial nontuberculous pulmonary infection (NTM) and shower heads are often one of the media for transmitting the disease. This organism is naturally present in the soil and water, but infection occurs through inhalation.
"What is worrying is the aerosolization process caused by the shower head. We breathe in the bathroom and have the potential to breathe in these organisms, and that's how they get to the lungs," said Dr.Barbara Keber, MD, from Northwell Health's Glen Cove Hospital in New York, quoted from Healthline.
Pulmonary infections NTMs have symptoms such as chronic or continuous coughing, weight loss, fever and lack of energy. Although it does have the potential to become a 'cage' for bacteria, it does not necessarily use a shower to make someone sick.
Dr. Len Horovitz, a pulmonary specialist from Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, said there were factors in the immune system that could make a person at risk for this infection. Especially those who have respiratory problems. The good news is that this treatment can still be treated and cured.
As a precautionary measure, clean it by soaking it in a solution of vinegar and water, the vinegar acid can function as an antibacterial agent. Clean and wash regularly and replace if needed.
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