A number of fecal related bacteria were isolated from the bathing, sauna, spa areas --Escherichia coli and Proteus sp. were on the top. In addition, staphylococcus aureus responsible for skin infections was found. Legionella sp. causes Legionnaire's disease was found in the airjets and pumps that recirculate the water (a perfect environment to harbor germs). Pseudomonas aeruginosa--responsible for skin, eye, ear, and lung infections was detected. Outside of bacteria, fungi were isolated and can be responsible for lung infections, nose bleeds etc.

The numerous pathogens found during the random sampling are responsible for: septicemia, urinary tract infections, intestinal infections, infections of the respiratory tract, burn wounds, ears and eyes, bacteremia, endocarditis, gastroenteritis, Legionnaire's disease, Pontiac fever, impetigo, folliculitis, furuncles, carbuncles, scalded skin syndrome, toxic shock syndrome, food poisoning, pneumonia, emphysema, osteomyelitis, septic arthritis and beyond.

Breathing & Bathing In Filth:

The next time you think about entering a bathing area, steam room or sauna, you should realize that warm water is going to enlarge your pores and the steam action creates an aerosolization into your lungs. Five (5) minutes into it and your surrounded by infectious lung bacteria (Legionaire's disease), urinary tract infections and skin infections. They have already been documented throughout history and the problem if you get an infection is the doctor will just treat it and not try to find the source. This is the perfect spot for an outbreak.

Numerous findings at saunas, spas and other facilities where large amounts of water is present and aerosolized are not checked regularly and there isn't any monitoring system. For the public, if you don't have something solid that's someone going to standby and be responsible, it is better to discontinue your membership vs. getting really very sick.