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Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak: Metro Health provides helpful tips to avoid exposure, illness
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Key Points:
- San Antonio health officials warn residents to take precautions against cryptosporidiosis, a diarrheal illness caused by the parasite Cryptosporidium, especially during summer water activities.
- The City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District advises frequent handwashing with soap and water, avoiding swallowing recreational water, and staying out of pools when experiencing diarrhea.
- The CDC highlights that alcohol-based hand sanitizers are ineffective against Cryptosporidium and recommends hydrogen peroxide for cleaning surfaces, along with avoiding potentially contaminated water and food.
- To ensure safe drinking water, the CDC suggests using bottled, boiled, or properly filtered water and advises travelers to avoid untreated water and uncooked foods in unsafe areas.
- The CDC also provides guidance on sexual activity post-infection, recommending a two-week wait after symptoms cease and emphasizing hygiene and barrier methods to reduce transmission risk.
