Helmet is helpful for riding a vehicle safely but without proper hygiene it leads to more infections.Helmet serve as a vehicle for transmission of bacterial and fungal infections. When a single helmet is used by various individuals may lead to many serious infections
Some studies suggest that presence of Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacter aerogenesa,Pseudomonas aeruginosa,E.coli,Candida spp., from Motorcycle helmets.In Nepal, some reports reveal that potential hazards associated with single helmet used by multiple individuals.Skin and scalp infections are easily transmitted through a unhygienic helmet.
Colonization of pathogenic organisms on objects like mobiles,currency notes and computer keyboards has been reported.
Reference
Microbial diversity and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of bacteria associated with Motorcycle helmets by Sanjeep Sapkota.,et.al(International journal of Microbiology).
