FOOD POISONING WITH WATER:
HOW TO DECREASE THE RISK:
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During travel and outdoors drink bottled water.
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If unsure of water quality, wash fruit and vegetables with boiled or bottled water.
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When traveling in countries with hot climate, use bottled water for brushing your teeth.
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Do not use open water body source to wash your dishes, if unsure of the water quality.
Common waterborne intestinal infections: salmonellosis, dysentery and even cholera. Viral infections are also common with consumption of contaminated water.