Public bathrooms are considered to be dirty and full of bacteria but did you know as to what kind of bacteria haunts the public restrooms? A recent study by using genetic sequencing has detected about 10 bacteria which are commonly found in men's bathroom and 12 bacteria which are found in women's bathroom.

These bacteria were found at the doors, faucet handles, toilet seats, soap dispensers and other areas of the bathroom. On the surface of the bathroom, many bacteria pertaining to skin, mouth, gut and urine were found.

The bacteria which were easily contracted by humans through hands were categorized in three types. It was found that the gut bacteria were usually found on toilet surface area. The findings of bacteria on the toilet surface have pushed the researchers to argue the need of introducing seat protection.

However, maximum number of bacteria was found on the floor. The bacteria found to be lying on the floor were also found on the faucet handle. The findings of the bacteria all over the restroom, empathizes over the need of washing hands after using public restrooms.

It has been found that many well educated people tend to ignore the habit of washing their hands after using the public bathroom. There is a need to bring awareness among the people about the benefits of washing hands.

The findings of the research have been published in the PLoS ONE, an online journal. It has been revealed by the researchers that some men use their foot to flush. Therefore, it is necessary for all to wash their hands after using public restroom. Gilberto Flores from the University of Colorado noted, "I anticipated that most of the surfaces would have evidence of human bacteria". It is hoped that from now onwards people will give priority to washing hands after using public restrooms.