Are there diseases/infections you can contract just from being dirty?

Are there diseases/infections you can contract just from being dirty?If a person is homeless and living in dirty areas or not able to clean themselves properly, what type of diseases or infections are they at risk of getting?

I'm trying to determine how cleanliness & access to bathing facilities can impact public health (specifically for homeless individuals).

Thanks : )

tsoto_soto
Staph infections, boils, salmonella, strep, there are tons of different infections that you can get from not washing your hands properly after using the bathroom.

lisa_7702
being dirty and living in dirty areas: you can contract scabies a skin infection like a rash, hepatitis B and C from feces or blood contact, lice...and other infections

dottye7777
1. Dermatitus (skin diseases) irritation from having dirt on the skin. There was an elderly man who lived in a school bus and he ended up going to the hospital one winter. A nurse who worked there told me he was covered with sores, especially in the genital area. .
2. Insect-borne diseases from fleas, ticks, etc. Lyme disease comes to mind. Yes, you can be clean and still be bitten by a tick, but the homeless are at much greater risk as they camp out in wooded areas.
3. For women, vaginitus and other infections due to improper hygiene.
4. Dental diseases- tooth decay, cavities, gum disease, abscessed teeth from poor dental hygeine.

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