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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The primary preventive measures of tropical sprue include drinking clean water and maintaing [[hygiene]]. | |||
==Primary Prevention== | ==Primary Prevention== | ||
[[Tropical sprue]] is seen in patients with a history of travel to the endemic region and it usually follows an episode of infectious [[diarrhea]]. Therefore hygienic measures have to be followed during the visit to a tropical area. | |||
*Drinking clean and filtered water | |||
*Avoid consuming unpasteurized milk or soft cheeses | |||
*Washing hands frequently and effectively | |||
*Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers | |||
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[[Category:Infectious disease]] | |||
[[Category:Gastroenterology]] | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Kuchkuntla, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
The primary preventive measures of tropical sprue include drinking clean water and maintaing hygiene.
Primary Prevention
Tropical sprue is seen in patients with a history of travel to the endemic region and it usually follows an episode of infectious diarrhea. Therefore hygienic measures have to be followed during the visit to a tropical area.
- Drinking clean and filtered water
- Avoid consuming unpasteurized milk or soft cheeses
- Washing hands frequently and effectively
- Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers