Cause:
Mode of Transmission:
- eating of food or drinking of water, contaminated with human waste
Signs & Symptoms
- sudden onset of frequent painless watery stools
- vomiting
- rapid dehydration (e.g. sunken eyeballs, wrinkled and dry skin)
Immediate treatment
- replace lost body fluid by giving Oral Rehydration Solution (ORESOL) or a home-made solution composed of 1 teaspoon of salt, 4 teaspoons of sugar mix to 1 liter of water
- if diarrhea persists, consult your health workers or bring the patient to the nearest hospital
Prevention and Control
- drink only potable water. If unsure, boil drinking water for 3 minutes
- keep food away from insects and rats by covering it
- wash and cook food properly
- sanitary disposal of human waste
- use toilet properly and clean toilet everyday
- wash hands with soap after using the toilet and before eating
- keep surroundings clean to prevent flies and other insects and rodents from breeding
Posted for Public Information: Mon Nov 06 2006 10:48:13 GMT+0800 (Singapore Standard Time)
Updated: Wed Dec 06 2006 13:47:07 GMT-0800
Posted By: D. K. Mangusan Jr., PTRP
Resources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Library of Medicine
