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Why is it important to have personal belongings in maintaining cleanliness​

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Answer: If you use other people's toothbrush, razor (especially blades), hairbrush, comb, deodorant, etc., you risk acquiring the germs (normal flora and pathogenic) that person has on their body.

Some diseases or conditions you can "get" (acquire) from using other people's personal hygiene items include:

chronic skin conditions

bacterial skin conditions

any number of bacteria found in the mouth

bacteria from gum disease

yeast in the mouth

nits and lice in the hair

scalp conditions

crabs (genital, from using someone else's razor or comb)

Blood borne disorders from using a used razor

Blood borne disorders from mouth viruses and bacteria

Fungal infections -- including from wearing other people's shoes or flip flops

Skin disorders from using someone's pillow without using a clean pillow protector and pillow case

NOTE: The words condition, disease, disorder all mean different things. Acute is 'now'. Chronic is long term. Many chronic problems become 'life long'.

User Ranjeet Ranjan
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Answer:

because u don't need bacteria around u or ur personal belongings

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