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Diarrhea Learning Center
Prevention could include:
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Avoid Contaminated Water Intake
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Avoid Contaminated Food Intake
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Washing Hands with Soap and Water
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Wash your hands often, especially after going to the bathroom and before eating. Teach children to not put objects in their mouth. When taking antibiotics, try eating food with Lactobacillus acidophilus, a healthy bacteria. This helps replenish th...
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Proper hygiene and food handling techniques will prevent many cases. Traveler's diarrhea can be avoided by use of Pepto-Bismol and/or antibiotics, if necessary. The most important action is to prevent dehydration, as outlined above.
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