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The prevention of strongyloidiasis is best achieved by:<ref name="pmid24921627">{{cite journal |vauthors=Khieu V, Schär F, Forrer A, Hattendorf J, Marti H, Duong S, Vounatsou P, Muth S, Odermatt P |title=High prevalence and spatial distribution of Strongyloides stercoralis in rural Cambodia |journal=PLoS Negl Trop Dis |volume=8 |issue=6 |pages=e2854 |year=2014 |pmid=24921627 |pmc=4055527 |doi=10.1371/journal.pntd.0002854 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid17940124">{{cite journal |vauthors=Segarra-Newnham M |title=Manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of Strongyloides stercoralis infection |journal=Ann Pharmacother |volume=41 |issue=12 |pages=1992–2001 |year=2007 |pmid=17940124 |doi=10.1345/aph.1K302 |url=}}</ref> | The prevention of strongyloidiasis is best achieved by:<ref name="pmid24921627">{{cite journal |vauthors=Khieu V, Schär F, Forrer A, Hattendorf J, Marti H, Duong S, Vounatsou P, Muth S, Odermatt P |title=High prevalence and spatial distribution of Strongyloides stercoralis in rural Cambodia |journal=PLoS Negl Trop Dis |volume=8 |issue=6 |pages=e2854 |year=2014 |pmid=24921627 |pmc=4055527 |doi=10.1371/journal.pntd.0002854 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid17940124">{{cite journal |vauthors=Segarra-Newnham M |title=Manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of Strongyloides stercoralis infection |journal=Ann Pharmacother |volume=41 |issue=12 |pages=1992–2001 |year=2007 |pmid=17940124 |doi=10.1345/aph.1K302 |url=}}</ref> | ||
*Practicing proper hygienic habits, including effective handwashing and the use of footwear in endemic areas | *Practicing proper hygienic habits, including effective handwashing and the use of footwear in endemic areas | ||
* | *Avoiding eating food or fruits that may be contaminated by wastewater that is used to fertilize crops. | ||
*Washing, peeling | *Washing, peeling or cooking all raw vegetables and fruits before eating, particularly those that have been grown in soil that has been fertilized with manure. | ||
*Avoiding defecating outdoors. | *Avoiding defecating outdoors. | ||
*Using of effective sewage disposal systems. | *Using of effective sewage disposal systems. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
The prevention of strongyloidiasis is best achieved through improvements in personal hygiene and environmental sanitation.
Prevention
The prevention of strongyloidiasis is best achieved by:[1][2]
- Practicing proper hygienic habits, including effective handwashing and the use of footwear in endemic areas
- Avoiding eating food or fruits that may be contaminated by wastewater that is used to fertilize crops.
- Washing, peeling or cooking all raw vegetables and fruits before eating, particularly those that have been grown in soil that has been fertilized with manure.
- Avoiding defecating outdoors.
- Using of effective sewage disposal systems.
References
- ↑ Khieu V, Schär F, Forrer A, Hattendorf J, Marti H, Duong S, Vounatsou P, Muth S, Odermatt P (2014). "High prevalence and spatial distribution of Strongyloides stercoralis in rural Cambodia". PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 8 (6): e2854. doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0002854. PMC 4055527. PMID 24921627.
- ↑ Segarra-Newnham M (2007). "Manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of Strongyloides stercoralis infection". Ann Pharmacother. 41 (12): 1992–2001. doi:10.1345/aph.1K302. PMID 17940124.