Mirko has "eaten" sand and the debate is open: what are the boys on the beach exposed to?

Marley went for a few days with her son Mirko and her mother to the vacation home she has at Pinamar. The driver did not miss the opportunity to share the moments of his escape with his supporters on social networks, but one of these images He opened a strong debate.

It turns out that Marley has published a photo in which we see his son on the beach with his grandmother playing. The famous wrote: "Mirko with his staff and his rake. Try the sand in your mouth, laugh, say: "shit" and try againIf there is less beach this year at Pinamar, sorry, it's fine him. "

A joke that was frowned upon by many of his followers who wondered when he was advised for such a small boy put sand in your mouth.

Consulted by ComfortDr. Eduardo López (MN: 37.586), a specialist in pediatric infectious diseases and director of the Pediatric Infectious Disease Program at the UBA, explained: sand can have parasitic eggs. For example, in sandboxes where dogs and cats play, there may be defecation when eggs are released by parasites that can infect children. "

"A disease called toxocarcosis can be generated, which is quite common in this type of contacts. Even by simply handling the sand, there can be problems, because the little one touches him and, without having to eat it, he can then take his hands in his mouth. With that, he gets to have an infection, "he warned.

However, Lopez clarified that this situation it is more rare that it happens on the beachas was the case with Mirko.

"The beach depends a lot on the movement you have and the way the water cleans it. There is bacteria but the risk is slightly lower than that of a sandbox. One, because the water that drags and flows all that could be on the sand. Another, because it's a hostile environment for many bacteria. Few survive in a dry environment. "

What if the boy eats sand? "Do not worry, just give him some fluid to get rid of as much sand as possible, and take him to the doctor if symptoms occur." that fever or discomfort, "recommended the specialist.