How do I prevent spreading giardiasis to my family and friends?
The key to this is good personal hygiene. Wash your hands frequently throughout the day particularly:- after using the toilet before you prepare and serve food Thorough hand washing with soap and hot water and drying is the most important factor in preventing spread of infection. Do not share towels. Ensure that the toilet is flushed after each use. The toilet seat, flush handle, wash hand basin and taps should be cleaned daily or more frequently depending on how often they are used. After use, the toilet seat should be wiped with a diluted disinfectant. Any soiled or dirty clothing or bed linen should be washed in a domestic washing machine on a hot wash cycle. Uncooked, unwashed fruit and salads should be avoided where the infection rate is high. Care should be taken where the water supply is suspect. What is causing my (salmonella) illness Your illness which is a form of food poisoning has been caused by bacteria or germs called Salmonella. The reason we know this is because the bac
