Can a Cockroach Get Inside My Body?
WouterMany people may be wondering, “Can a cockroach get inside my body?” But cockroaches aren’t as disgusting as we’ve been led to believe. The critter can actually enter your body through your ears, nostrils, rectum, or vagina. And once inside, it can cause a variety of symptoms, including pain, inflammation, and bleeding.
The woman in the video below had been sleeping when the cockroach gnawed its way into her nose and throat. She later went to the hospital where she was examined by an ENT doctor. The doctor performed surgery to remove the cockroach, which was embedded inside her tongue. Thankfully, she didn’t die from the infection, but she was left with a scar. It’s unclear how the cockroach got inside her body, but she isn’t the first one to experience this bizarre occurrence.
Cockroaches are known to carry dangerous bacteria. They contaminate food through their regurgitated waste and by feeding on trash. The bacteria they carry can cause digestive and urinary tract infections. In some cases, they can even cause sepsis. In addition to causing discomfort, cockroaches can also spread diseases.
Cockroaches have been linked to the spread of 33 different kinds of bacteria. The most common ones include salmonella, E. coli, and other harmful bacteria. These organisms can easily infect your body, so you need to ensure that you maintain good food hygiene.
