My daughter is now suffering from ameobiasis...i think she got it from the ice that i asked when we were eating out...because her cuspids were coming out so i asked for ice so her gums would feel numb... hay naku hinding hindi na ako hihingi ng ice! and maybe pati mga drinks kung hindi bottled or canned di ko na papainumin mga kids ko...super ingat na sa lahat para di nyo na maranasan ang magkasakit! Buti na lang at na detect ng maaga nasabay pa sa teething nya...na symptom din ang diarrhea...Thanks to ninang at maaga na stool exam si tina...and to Dra. odie mabilis kaming naadmit sa infant jesus in 15 mins may room na kami...and syempre sa pedia nya na si Dra. Vizon,hindi pa kami siningil ng pf. :) thanks po!
here are some info about amoebiasis.
Gastroenteritis - amoebiasis
Gastroenteritis (gastro) can be problem for travellers to countries with poor sanitation. Amoebiasis, a type of gastro, is a cause of diarrhoea among travellers to developing countries. It is caused by a parasite known as Entamoeba histolytica that infects the bowel. Amoebiasis most commonly affects young to middle-aged adults.
Diarrhoea is one of the most common symptoms
In addition to diarrhoea (which may contain blood) signs and symptoms include:
It may take months or years to become illAfter you are infected with amoebiasis it may take days, months or years before you become ill. However, the illness usually develops two to four weeks after infection.
How amoebiasis is spread Amoebiasis occurs when the parasites are taken in by mouth. People with amoebiasis have
Entamoeba hisolytica parasites in their faeces. The infection can spread when infected people do not dispose of their faeces in a sanitary manner or do not wash their hands properly after going to the toilet. Contaminated hands can then spread the parasites to food that may be eaten by other people and surfaces that may be touched by other people. Hands can also become contaminated when changing the nappies of an infected infant. Amoebiasis can also be spread by:
- Drinking contaminated water
- Eating contaminated raw vegetables and fruit
- Unprotected oral-anal sexual contact.
Carriers may have no symptomsSome people carry the parasite in their faeces without having symptoms, but they can still pass the disease on to other people.
If you develop gastroenteritisIf you develop gastro after returning home from overseas, you should contact your doctor. The doctor will arrange for a stool (faeces) sample to be tested. If the results show that you have amoebiasis, the doctor will provide appropriate advice and treatment.
You may need to take time off work You will need to take time off work until the symptoms stop if you are a:
- Food handler
- Childcare worker
- Health worker.
Children with amoebiasis must not attend childcare centres, kindergarten or school until symptoms stop.
Preventing the spread of amoebiasisAround the homeTo help prevent the spread of amoebiasis:
- Wash hands thoroughly with soap and hot running water for at least 10 seconds after using the toilet or changing a nappy.
- Clean bathrooms and toilets often. Pay particular attention to toilet seats and taps.
- Avoid sharing towels or face washers.
When preparing foodFood handlers should ensure:
- Hands are thoroughly washed before touching food. Use paper towel or an air dryer to dry hands.
- Raw vegetables are thoroughly washed and cooked.
- The internal temperature of reheated food reaches at least 75 degrees Celsius.
- Microwaves are used according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
When travellingWhen visiting developing countries you should:
- Avoid eating uncooked foods, particularly vegetables and fruit which cannot be peeled before eating.
- Drink only packaged drinks, boiled water or chlorinated and filtered water.
- Avoid drinks containing ice.
- Remember, ‘cook it, peel it or leave it’.
