How likely is it to contract an STD while staying in a hotel?

Experts said that sexually transmitted diseases are the same as common infectious diseases. Three conditions are needed to get the disease: source of infection, route of transmission and susceptible people. STDs are acquired through sexual contact between a healthy person and a person with STDs. "In addition to sexual contact, indirect contact can also cause infectious diseases, but the chance is very small, almost less than 5%." In addition to direct sexual contact and indirect contact, sexually transmitted diseases can also be transmitted through blood. According to statistics, more than 90% of sexually transmitted diseases are directly transmitted through sexual intercourse.

A doctor told reporters: "A patient in the outpatient clinic did say that he often traveled on business and contracted sexually transmitted diseases when he encountered unclean sheets and towels, but when asked again, he had a history of unclean sexual contact. It can be said that , the probability of contracting STDs due to staying in a hotel is lower than winning 5 million in a lottery ticket.”

STD viruses and bacteria are actually very fragile

Let’s speculate on the channels of infectious diseases in hotels. There are 3: use of bed linen, bath towels, flush toilet and bathtub.

STD viruses and bacteria are excreted by STD patients and remain on bed sheets, bath towels, toilets or bathtubs. Will healthy people get STDs if they come into contact with these things?

In fact, the vast majority of STD viruses and bacteria do not have high viability outside the body. After leaving the human body, their vitality will decrease, and most of them will die immediately. Even if you are not dead, only if there is a break in the skin can the pathogenic substances enter the human body.

Even if a small amount of viruses and bacteria enter the human body, if the human body's immunity is normal, it will not cause infection. These pathogenic substances will be immediately destroyed by the human immune system.

“Take genital warts as an example. It takes 10 to the power of 4 to 5 viruses to cause infection. If the patient drains body fluids on the bed sheet and toilet, most of the viruses will disappear within 15 to 20 minutes. After death, a very small amount survives; there must be a breach where the human body comes into contact with body fluids so that the virus can enter; and the number of surviving viruses is too small to cause infection," experts said.

If you use a bathtub to take a sitz bath, the human genitals may be exposed to pathogenic substances, but the pathogenic substances will also be diluted by adding a large amount of water to the bathtub. Even if they enter the human body, they will not be lethal.

Five important details you often overlook when staying in a hotel

Hotel safety signs

It is a very common behavior for people to stay in hotels when traveling. , being happy is the most basic desire to travel. At the same time, safety awareness cannot be lacking, especially when staying in an unfamiliar hotel. There are some very user-friendly safety facilities, which are set up by designers for the hotel in accordance with general building regulations. They have special locations and special purposes. They are not Everyone understands its function. Have you noticed the safety-related details below and been able to proactively understand it as you would the safety devices on an airplane?

The drawings on the back of the guest room door are not in vain and should be read clearly

It is understood that after entering the guest room, more than half of the guests will not pay attention to the "escape route map" behind the door. . It is generally a drawing with a schematic diagram of the floor plan. The location and room number of the room are clearly marked. At the same time, there is an arrow (usually red) pointing from the location of the room along the corridor to the nearest evacuation location - the upper floor. Evacuation stairwells are usually not used in hotel buildings because in the event of a fire, familiar elevators cannot be used unless there are special signs.

The escape route map is a must-have in guest room design. It is inconspicuous and only works at critical moments. When an unexpected event such as a fire occurs, people who are familiar with it will find it more easily and quickly. way out. In an emergency, people are often not calm, and they may not have time to look at the pictures. If the interior space is simple, it is easy to find the stairs, otherwise they will be very passive. Therefore, it is necessary to understand this picture the first time you check into the hotel.

Pay attention to the green signs on the door and under the wall

There is another device that can help people at critical moments. They are green rectangular signs with figures of people running. In the event of a fire, in order to avoid greater accidents, normal lighting power will be cut off, and these green signs connected to emergency lighting will appear extremely bright. Following their guidance, you can find the exit via the most convenient route, whether in the corridor, restaurant, or public space such as a conference room. In a large room in the public part, this sign is usually above the door, indicating to go out here; in the corridor, it is usually below the wall, because in the event of a fire, the toxic gas is above, and people should lean over or crawl forward to indicate The sign is located just a few dozen centimeters above the ground for easy viewing.

The opening direction of the evacuation door is particular.

For hotel buildings that meet regulatory requirements, the maximum distance between the room door and the external exit or stairwell will be controlled within a certain range, such as high-rise hotel buildings. (height exceeding 24 meters), the maximum distance from the room door to the nearest stairwell is 30 meters (rooms located between two safety exits) and 15 meters (rooms located on both sides or at the end of the bag-shaped corridor). The doors on the evacuation route and the doors in the stairwell all open in the direction of escape and evacuation. As long as you apply force outward, you can easily open them without wasting time.

There is a kind of evacuation door that is more thoughtful in design. It is equipped with a special hardware that can be easily opened by pushing or bumping with any part of the body, avoiding the need to find handrails in a hurry. trouble.

No one notices the gas mask in the cabinet

Hotels with gas masks in the room are generally higher-end, and this device is not required in the regulations. However, not everyone can discover it, or if they discover it, they don't care how to use it. In fact, there is nothing wrong with reading the instructions and learning a trick.

As the disaster prevention design of buildings becomes increasingly advanced, more corresponding new things will appear. Pay more attention and observe more. Although you do not have professional guidance, at least you have the awareness to learn on your own.

Everyone’s situation and requirements are different, so their choice of hotel will naturally be different. So, how to choose a suitable hotel and what should you pay attention to when choosing a hotel?

As we all know, hotels are generally rated by stars. The higher the star rating, the higher the standard and the higher the price. Generally speaking, five-star hotels are luxury hotels, four-star hotels are standard hotels, three-star hotels are ordinary tourist hotels, and two-star hotels are ordinary hotels. There are also super-luxury hotels other than star-rated hotels, and youth hostels (YOUTH HOSTEL) that are not star-rated enough.

Generally speaking, star rating and price can represent the hotel's services, facilities, popularity and other indicators. Most people mainly consider the hotel star rating and price when choosing a hotel, but this is not always the case, especially for tourists. Some other factors also need to be taken into consideration, and they are even more important than the hotel's star rating and price, such as:

1. Location: For tourists, it is important for a hotel to be in a suitable location, such as how close it is to tourist attractions and shopping locations. A hotel with a good location is not only convenient, but also saves time and avoids unnecessary fatigue. I personally like hotels in the city center and close to tourist spots. After visiting a scenic spot or shopping in the mall, I can easily go back to the hotel to rest before going out.

2. Transportation: Convenient travel is very important, such as the distance to the bus and subway stations, and whether it is convenient to take a taxi, which can save time and transportation costs. Some friends want to be cheap and choose some remote hotels. There are no bus stops around and they have to take a taxi when going out. Not to mention the inconvenience of traveling, the fare is quite expensive, but it’s not much cheaper than a hotel in the city.

3. The nature of the hotel: For example, some hotels specialize in receiving business guests, and are not suitable for tourists in terms of catering and facilities. In addition, families traveling with children can choose the "FAMILY HOTEL" that is suitable for families. Such a hotel considers the needs of families and children in terms of environment, atmosphere, facilities, food, and room layout.

4. Hotel facilities: such as hotel swimming pools, gyms, saunas, SPA, etc. These facilities can help tourists relax and eliminate the fatigue of the day; if the weather is bad and cannot go out (such as rain) , you can do activities in the hotel.

5. Safety: Safety is very important when going out. Don't stay in places where safety is not guaranteed, such as youth hostels and family hotels, just to save money.