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EXCERPTS: The BMJ published the small story in its 2001 Christmas issue under the title “Hot air?” The experiment found two kinds of bacteria on the exposed plate, described as bacteria normally found in the gut and on skin. The plate exposed through clothing showed no growth, suggesting that fabric acted as a filter.
The scientists noted: “It seems, therefore, that flatus can cause infection if the emitter is naked, but not if he or she is clothed. But the results of the experiment should not be considered alarming, because neither type of bacterium is harmful. In fact, they’re similar to the ‘friendly’ bacteria found in yoghurt.
Their final practical takeaway was even better: don’t fart naked near food. Which, honestly, fair point. This was never to serve as evidence for flatulence being a major infection risk. It was a one-off experiment, more mischievous observation than medical guidance. No one should treat it as evidence that flatulence is (or isn’t) dangerous in operating rooms.
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EXCERPTS: The BMJ published the small story in its 2001 Christmas issue under the title “Hot air?” The experiment found two kinds of bacteria on the exposed plate, described as bacteria normally found in the gut and on skin. The plate exposed through clothing showed no growth, suggesting that fabric acted as a filter.
The scientists noted: “It seems, therefore, that flatus can cause infection if the emitter is naked, but not if he or she is clothed. But the results of the experiment should not be considered alarming, because neither type of bacterium is harmful. In fact, they’re similar to the ‘friendly’ bacteria found in yoghurt.
Their final practical takeaway was even better: don’t fart naked near food. Which, honestly, fair point. This was never to serve as evidence for flatulence being a major infection risk. It was a one-off experiment, more mischievous observation than medical guidance. No one should treat it as evidence that flatulence is (or isn’t) dangerous in operating rooms.
[...] why pants matter. Also, we really need to study farts more... (MORE - details)