In our mouth there are 700 different types of bacteria. Research found that just one lip kiss for 10 seconds can transmit about 80 million bacteria.
Kissing lips with loved ones does bring many psychological and health benefits, but kissing lips with people who are infected with the disease can make you get the same disease.
Through research, it was found that couples who often kiss turned out to have the same type of bacteria contained in their saliva. These results prove that when kissing, there is mutual transfer of bacteria between the two people. On the one hand, there are those who say that the transfer of bacteria is good because it can actually help a person build the immune system. However, this theory has not been medically proven.
In fact, some types of diseases can indeed be more easily transmitted than other diseases.Bacteria and viruses in the blood and saliva that cause a disease can spread to partners when kissing. Here are eight diseases that can be transmitted through lip kissing.
Hepatitis B
In addition to blood and semen, the hepatitis B virus is also found in saliva. When kissing, this virus can be transmitted if infected saliva affects the mucous membranes of other people. This mucous membrane covers various body cavities including the mouth and nose. In addition, hepatitis B will be more easily transmitted if when kissing, the couple has open sores on the mouth or around the mouth, or if one partner wears braces .
Upper respiratory tract infection or pile
Colds can be contracted through direct contact with the virus through the air or in fluids such as phlegm or runny nose of an infected person. Kissing makes people exposed to this virus easily.
Glandular fever due to mononucleosis infection
Disease originating from Epstein-Barr virus infection is also called kissing or mononucleosis. This disease is recognized by symptoms of a burning throat, headache , fever , and pain throughout the body, rash, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck and underarms.
Actually many people have been exposed to this Epstein-Barr virus in childhood, but this disease is generally not detected in young children. The symptoms above are often experienced by adults. Those who have been exposed will then carry this virus for the rest of their lives. For people who have experienced symptoms of this disease, it is likely that they will not experience similar symptoms again because their body has formed antibodies.
Although generally do not bring serious harm, but mononucleosis can bring bad complications, such as enlarged spleen, liver disorders, anemia , heart disease , or complications in the nervous system. These complications are generally at risk of occurring in people who experience immune system disorders.
Herpes infection
Genital herpes arises because of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection which is generally known in two types, namely type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2). HSV 1 is what can generally be transmitted from mouth to mouth causing oral herpes, which is an infection of the mouth and lips. The herpes simplex virus that causes this infection can be spread if someone kisses with the sufferer, especially if there is a blistering wound on the sufferer, even if the wound has healed.
Chicken pox
Chickenpox is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Although it generally occurs in children, but this condition can also be worse if it attacks adults, especially those who experience immune system disorders. This condition begins with a fever, then a rash like itchy blisters appear throughout the body. But chickenpox is most contagious when the rash has not appeared. This virus can be spread through direct contact, such as kissing or from the inhaled air stream.
Warts
Warts are caused by the HPV virus which is known to have 100 types. One type of wart that grows around the nose and mouth is a small, shaped filiform wart with the same color as the skin color. There are also genital warts that are in addition to the vagina or cervix, can also appear on the tongue, mouth, throat, or lips. Warts on the mouth can be contagious, especially when there is an area of injury in the mouth.
Diseases caused by meningococcal bacteria
Meningococcal bacteria can cause meningitis and septicemia. Meningitis is inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal cord. While septicemia is also known as blood poisoning or a serious blood infection. This condition occurs when a bacterial infection enters a blood vessel . If not treated immediately, septicemia can develop into a dangerous complication called sepsis. Sepsis is an inflammation of the entire body that can cause blood clots and blocking oxygen to vital organs.
Cavity
Research states that cavity- causing bacteria were not found in newborns. Without the presence of bacteria called Streptococcus mutans in the mouth, whatever humans consume is likely not to cause cavities. This bacterium is thought to be transmitted through infected saliva and exposed through lip kissing.
The good news is that a serious illness due to lip kissing as above is actually very rare. The above conditions generally do not occur in the first intimate kiss or are done occasionally. Lip kissing carried out deep into the oral cavity is the most risky for transmitting bacteria.
However, that does not mean you are prohibited from kissing with a partner. At the very least, we can reduce the risk of disease transmission in healthy ways, such as always maintaining healthy teeth and mouth and trying to avoid kissing if the lips are sore. In addition, do not forget to fortify yourself with immunization to avoid the risk of contracting chickenpox and hepatitis.
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