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Diarrhea-Preventing Spread of Infection to Others-2

Patient was educated on preventing spreading infection to others while having diarrheas as follows: Some infections causing diarrhea are very easily passed on from person to person. If you have acute diarrhea always wash your hands: After you go to the toilet. Before you touch food. Between handling raw meat and food ready to be eaten. There may be some germs (bacteria) on raw meat. After gardening. After playing with pets as healthy animals can [...]

Diarrhea-Preventing Spread of Infection to Others-1

Patient was educated on preventing spreading infection to others while having diarrheas as follows: Some infections causing diarrhea are very easily passed on from person to person. If you have acute diarrhea, the following are also recommended to prevent the spread of infection to others: Wash your hands thoroughly after going to the toilet. Ideally, use liquid soap in warm running water but any soap is better than none. Dry properly after washing. Don't share [...]

Dysentery

Patient was educated on dysentery as follows: Dysentery is an inflammation of the intestine, with pain, diarrhea bloody stools, and often a fever above 38.3'C (101'F). The causes of dysentery include bacteria (such as Shigella), protozoa (such as amebae), parasitic worms (such as Schistosomes), and viruses. Dysentery can be fatal because it can cause severe dehydration. Treatment of dysentery includes rapid rehydration, sometimes via IV, and medication.

Preventing Traveler’s Diarrhea

Diarrhea commonly affects people who travel to countries where inadequate sanitation and contaminated food and water are encountered. Patient was educated on preventing traveler’s diarrhea as follows: Watch what you eat.Eat hot, well-cooked foods. Avoid raw fruits and vegetables unless you can peel them yourself. Also, avoid raw or undercooked meats and dairy foods. Watch what you drink.Drink bottled water, soda, beer or wine served in its original container. Avoid tap water and ice cubes. [...]

Preventing Diarrhea from Contaminated Food

Patient was educated on preventing diarrhea from contaminated food as follows: To guard against diarrhea caused by contaminated food: Serve food right away or refrigerate itafter it has been cooked or reheated. Leaving food out at room temperature can encourage growth of bacteria. Wash work surfaces frequentlyto avoid spreading germs from one food item to another. Wash your hands and your work surfaces several times during food preparation. Use the refrigerator to thaw frozen items.Or [...]