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What could have prevented the family's illness? The spread of illness could have been prevented: f the man had used a toilet. if the pig was kept in a fenced area. if the child had washed his hands, rather than used his mother's skirt. if the mother had not touched her soiled skirt and then touched the food. if the mother had washed her hands with soap and water.

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Ways to prevent spread of germs and worms

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Bladder and kidney infections

Infections of the bladder and kidney are caused by germs. These infections are much more common in women than in men because germs can easily get into the body through the urinary opening near the vagina. Infections of the urinary system can be mild or severe and even life-threatening.

Causes of bladder infections Germs can enter the urinary opening and cause infection when a woman: goes a long time without urinating. Try to urinate every 3 or 4 hours. goes a long time without drinking liquids. Try to drink at least 8 glasses or cups of clean water a day. Drink even more when working in the hot sun. does not keep her genitals clean. Try to wash the genitals every day, and always wipe from front to back after using the toilet. has sex. This is one of the most common causes of bladder infection in women. To prevent infection, urinate after having sex. This washes the germs that cause bladder infections out of the urine tube.

A girl or woman of any age - even a small baby - can get an infection of her urine system. © The Hesparian Sanitation

Signs and treatment Signs of bladder or urinary tract infection include: Need to urinate often and urgently Pain in the lower belly just after urinating Burning feeling when urinating Urinating without control Reddish or cloudy urine Foul-smelling urine If you have signs of a bladder infection, start drinking plenty of water to help flush out germs. If a bladder infection goes untreated, it can worsen and infect your kidneys. If the signs last more than 2 days, you may need medicines.

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Signs of kidney infection include: Any bladder infection signs Pain in the lower back Fever and chills Nausea and vomiting Diarrhea Feeling very weak and ill Kidney infections are more serious than bladder infections because the kidney can get so sick that it stops working. While plenty of water, herbal remedies, or sulfa drugs usually cure a urinary tract infection, a kidney infection often needs more treatment. If you have the signs of a kidney infection, see a health worker right away.

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Diarrhea and dehydration

Many people die from diarrhea diseases, especially children. These diseases are often caused when germs get into drinking water or food. Most children who die from diarrhea die because they do not have enough water left in their bodies. This lack of water is called dehydration. People of any age can become dehydrated, but dehydration can happen very quickly to small children and is most dangerous for them. Any child with watery diarrhea is in danger of dehydration.

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Note for the health worker

To teach the signs of dehydration, you can use a "body mapping" activity. Bring parents together and show them a picture of a healthy baby. Have them point or draw arrows to where they would see signs of dehydration. Discuss all the signs. Then discuss the ways they can help their children when these signs appear - and what they can do to prevent dehydration and diarrhea in the first place.

To stop dehydration

When a child has watery diarrhea or diarrhea and vomiting, do not wait for signs of dehydration. Act quickly.

Give lots of liquids to drink, such as a thin cereal porridge or gruel, soup, water, or rehydration drink (see below).

Keep giving food. As soon as the sick child (or adult) can eat food, give frequent feedings of foods he likes. To babies, keep giving breast milk often - and before other drinks.

Rehydration drink helps to prevent or to treat dehydration. It does not cure diarrhea, but may give enough time for the diarrhea to cure itself.

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WARNING: If dehydration gets worse or other danger signs appear, get medical help.