GI infections general Flashcards
1
Q
What is diarrhoea defined as ?
A
Diarrhoea – Passage of 3 or more unformed stools/ day
2
Q
How are GI infections typically spread ?
A
Faecal oral route – Faecal matter is transmitted via fluids, fingers, flies, and fields into food and then eaten by the new host.
3
Q
Most importantly, public health prevention – relies on three measures.
What are they ?
A
- Provision of clean water
- Suitable Sanitation
- Hygiene promotion
