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Salmonella typhi organism
Salmonella typhi organism
Yersinia enterocolitica organism
Yersinia enterocolitica organism
Campylobacter jejuni organism
Campylobacter jejuni organism
Clostridium difficile organism
Clostridium difficile organism
Digestive system
Digestive system
Esophagus and stomach anatomy
Esophagus and stomach anatomy


Enteritis

Prevention:
  • Always wash hands after using the toilet and before eating or preparing food or drink.
  • Avoid drinking from unknown sources, such as streams and outdoor wells, without boiling the water first.
  • Use only clean utensils for eating or handling foods, especially when handling eggs and poultry.
  • Cook food completely and properly.
  • Store food appropriately in coolers.



Review Date: 8/2/2005
Reviewed By: Courtney W. Houchen, M.D., Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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