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Food and Water Borne Diseases - They May Ruin Your Vacation
There are a number of serious diseases caused by contaminated water and food. Four of these major diseases are dysentery, which can precede traveler's diarrhea, hepatitis A, typhoid, and cholera. These diseases are prevalent in third world countries, but people can contract them even in their own home town. Here is information that can help you lessen the odds of getting these diseases when you're on a tropical vacation.
What precautions can you take to lessen the chance of contracting these serious diseases when you travel?
Drink only bottled water when you are on holidays. Check to make sure that the seal of the cap has not been broken. If it shows any sign of being tampering with, do not drink the water. In many third world countries, it is not uncommon for some street vendors, children, or restaurants to fill water bottles with tap water and offer them to tourists as authentic bottled water.
Ice cubes can be another major source of contaminated water. Unlike bottled water, there is no way that you can determine if the ice cubes in your drink were made from a non-contaminated source of water. Unless you know for sure the restaurant, or drinking establishment you are at has an impeccable reputation, you should not use ice cubes in your drinks.
When you are on a tropical vacation it is advisable to avoid eating any uncooked foods such as salads as they are another major source of these diseases.
How do people commonly contract traveler's diarrhea?
Traveler's diarrhea is commonly caused by contaminated food or water, but it can also be caused by a change of location or stress when traveling. Some symptoms are nausea, gas, an upset stomach, cramps and a liquid stool.
What should you do if you contract traveler's diarrhea?
You should drink a lot of liquids such as purified water and soda or pop to prevent dehydration. These symptoms usually pass within two or three days, however, if the symptoms persist or get more severe, you should seek medical help immediately as you may have one of two more serious conditions, bacteria, or amoeba dysentery.
What are some of the symptoms of dysentery?
A high fever, severe headaches, vomiting, stomach cramps, blood and/or mucous in the stool are the usual symptoms of both bacteria and amoeba caused dysentery. Both kinds of dysentery can be very serious conditions if not treated. You must seek medical help as soon as you can.
What is the difference between hepatitis A and B?
Hepatitis A is a highly infectious disease that is spread through contaminated food and water (including ice cubes). Hepatitis B is spread in the same way that the HIV virus is spread, by infected blood or body fluids through sexual contact, a transfusion, or a cut or break in the skin. Both diseases have similar symptoms which may include a fever, chills, headaches, feeling fatigued, aches and pains, nausea and vomiting, stomach cramps, lack of appetite, dark colored urine and light colored feces. Jaundiced skin and yellow whites of the eyes are also common symptoms. If you get some, or all of these symptoms you must seek medical help as soon as possible. However, as a precaution, it would make sense to see your local health authority before you travel on vacation and get vaccinated against both of these diseases. Remember that your first line of defense is to get vaccinations to protect yourself against hepatitis A and B before traveling.
It's advisable to find out from your local medical health authority if you should be vaccinated before your trip. Some countries you want to visit may require an up-to-date vaccination certificate. Even if they don't require one, it still makes good sense to be vaccinated as hepatitis A is highly infectious. Hepatitis B may lead to AIDS. Both of these diseases attack the liver. There is a vaccination called Twinrix which protects you against both hepatitis A and B. You can find out more about this combo vaccination at Twinrix.com.
What should you do if you get cholera?
Cholera causes bad diarrhea, which may lead to severe dehydration and possibly death. This disease is contracted through contaminated food and water. And immunization is not considered effective, so you need to practice good hygiene.
How can you protect yourself against getting typhoid?
Typhoid is also transmitted through contaminated food and water. You should be immunized for typhoid if you are planning to travel to any country where the sanitation is poor.
About the Author
Dorothy Yamich has a passion for travel. She has lived and traveled extensively throughout Europe as well as traveled in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. She is a travel consultant and specializes in luxury cruises as well as vacation packages. To quickly find and book cheap holidays, at the best price possible, every time you feel like traveling, visit Travel Tips Guide, for more information.
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