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How Germy Is the Public Pool? An Infectious Disease Expert Weighs in on Poop, Pee and Perspiration – and the Deceptive Smell of Chlorine

Getty Images by Lisa Cuchara, Quinnipiac University On hot summer days, few things are more refreshing than a dip in the pool. But have you ever wondered if the pool is as clean as that crystal blue water appears? As an immunologist and infectious disease specialist, I study how germs spread in public spaces and … Continued

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Everyone thinks it means clean water, but the truth is different Have you ever wondered if the water in the pool is really as clean as it seems? “As an immunologist and infectious disease specialist, I study how viruses and bacteria spread in public places and how this can be prevented. I even teach a course entitled ‘Infections during recreation’, where we analyze the risks associated with recreational activities, but also learn how to protect …

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Telegrafi broke the news in on Friday, July 25, 2025.
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