A visit to the dentist for some deadly

A visit to the dentist was the reason for the death of his patient, 82-year-old woman, according to Italian media. Legionnaires' disease has killed a woman - her virus was detected in the water, which was used by the physician.

Legionnaires' Disease   - An acute infectious disease characterized by fever, pulmonary, central nervous system, digestive system and threatening syndrome of multiple organ failure. Finding its bacteria in the water is fed to the dentist, the experts were unpleasantly surprised, because before this case it was considered that the pathogens are transmitted only by ventilation systems (especially preferring the place where the humid and hot). Now, epidemiologists need to change your view on the infection. In turn, representatives of the Italian National Health System reported that the deceased patient was the only victim: the other victims of Legionnaires' disease have been found.

FOR REFERENCE
According to WHO recommendations, dentists are required to monitor the water quality, including using filters, and have no dependent of the total water supply system.

The Russians are afraid of dentists

According to recent reports, one-fifth of Russians (22%) are afraid of dental treatment. His fear   a visit to the dentist   People often explain the painful sensations: one unpleasant the treatment process, the other - cauterized. Some unnerving sound of running drills and someone is afraid "to pick up an infection," or becoming a victim of unscrupulous doctor.

In fact…

To die from the stress in the dental chair is indeed possible. At the moment of fright in the body is produced in a large quantity of adrenaline, which can lead to spasm of blood vessels, which can not withstand cardiac system.

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