Can you eat food that cockroaches have crawled over?

People's dislike or fear of cockroaches does not only come from their disgusting appearance. The main reason is that the bacteria and viruses they carry can be extremely harmful to the human body. Moreover, the environment where cockroaches live must be very bad. They may carry viruses themselves, causing them to spread wherever they go. Therefore, food that has been crawled by cockroaches must not be eaten, and the places where they have crawled must be disinfected.

1. No, cockroaches have been proven to carry 40 bacteria that are pathogenic to vertebrates, including Mycobacterium leprae which transmits leprosy, Yersinia pestis which transmits bubonic plague, Shigella dysenteriae which transmits dysentery and Shigella paradysenteriae which causes diarrhea in children, Pseudomonas aeruginosa which causes urinary tract infections, Escherichia coli which causes urogenital tract and intestinal infections, and various Salmonella species that transmit enteric diseases and gastritis. In addition, cockroaches can carry a variety of pathogens that cause food poisoning.

2. No, cockroaches can be artificially infected with bacteria that cause diseases such as Asian cholera, pneumonia, diphtheria, anthrax and tuberculosis. Cockroaches can carry eggs of many types of worms, including roundworms, hookworms, and hookworms.

3. Although cockroaches can carry a variety of pathogens, it is generally believed that pathogens cannot reproduce in their bodies and are mechanical transmission vectors. However, due to their wide range of invasion and diverse diet, they can move around in places such as garbage and toilets, and feed on food. Therefore, the spread of intestinal diseases and parasite eggs caused by them cannot be ignored. In addition, the number of cases of allergies caused by cockroach body fluids and feces has increased year by year, and there have been cases in which cockroaches have burrowed into the ear canals of sleeping children in the home.

4. If it is fruit or something, you can wash it before eating. If it is food, it is recommended to throw it away, because cockroaches carry many kinds of germs and bacteria. If you don’t want to get sick from the mouth, don’t be afraid of wasting it. If you want to get rid of cockroaches from the root, in addition to buying some medicines online, it is also very important to maintain good hygiene!

5. The most serious problem with cockroaches is that they carry germs and viruses that can be spread everywhere. Since they are harmful to humans, when they come into contact with food, there will be residual smells of germs and viruses. Therefore, they must be disinfected. If you see them, you must deal with them. You can't blame them.

6. Cockroaches are insects that can carry many bacteria. However, the human body has a certain immunity. Generally, after food is chewed and enters the stomach, it is corroded by stomach acid, and it is difficult for ordinary bacteria to survive. Recently, you just need to pay attention to whether you feel any discomfort and don't be too nervous.

7. Eating things that cockroaches have crawled on may cause symptoms of gastroenteritis such as diarrhea and abdominal pain. It is recommended that you observe it. If there is nothing abnormal in your body, there should not be any big problem. If you experience abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc. You can take some medication to treat it. Pay attention to personal hygiene, wash your hands before and after meals, and develop good living habits.