How Gross is Your Bathroom?

What is a germ?

• a nasty smell

• a small particle that can make people sick

• an insect that feeds off of human blood

• a small particle that can heal a wound

What are the most common types of germs found in your bathroom?

• fungus and viruses

• protozoa and bacteria

• spores and fungus

• viruses and bacteria

Germs can enter the body in many ways. Which option below is NOT one of them?

• through your skin

• through your fingernaild and toenails

• through your nose

• through your mouth

How can a bacterial infection be treated?

• with immunizations

• with antibiotics

• with exercise

• it cannot be treated

How do viruses spread throughout the human body?

• they attack yoour organs

• they invade your brain

• they trick your cells into replicating its genetic material

• they cause a rash

Are all forms of bateria dangerous

• yes

• no

According to the article, which area below is probably the dirtiest part of the bathroom?

• the toilet

• the countertop

• the faucet

• the floor

What suggestion does the article give for avoiding germs on the countertop and faucet?

• leave the faucet running constantly

• replace your bathroom faucet every 30 days

• avoid washing your hands after you use the bathroom

• use a paer towel to turn off the faucet.