Ways To Prevent Amebiasis

Avoid Eating Street Food

Visitors to foreign countries are typically advised to avoid eating street food. While many street vendors may follow safe practices, it can be very difficult to know for certain. At the very least, food served from trucks or street stalls may not have been properly refrigerated or heated, and it may be left out at room temperature for longer than is safe, allowing it to become a breeding ground for bacteria. Experts recommend that visitors who want to sample local cuisine only do so in restaurants. Individuals who understand the risks and wish to try street food should make sure they watch the preparation of their meal, ensuring it is thoroughly cooked and served steaming hot. If eating street food, the meal should be consumed immediately and not saved as leftovers for another meal or day. Patients should be particularly vigilant for symptoms of food poisoning or potential amebiasis in the hours and days following ingestion of street food. They may wish to make a note of what they ate and when it was consumed. Medical care should be sought if stomach cramps or other digestive concerns develop, especially as these do not typically go away on their own.

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