DIAGNOSIS
In order to figure out what’s causing your illness, your doctor will ask about your medical history, go over the medications you’re taking, perform a physical exam, and potentially order some tests. Checks that could be done are:
- Stool culture
- Leukocyte countÂ
- Fecal occult blood testing
- Screening for ova and parasites
- Comprehensive testing for stool parasites
- Special stains for opportunistic pathogens
- Stool antigen tests
- Serology testing
- Blood culture and other sterile site sample cultures
TREATMENT
The majority of persons who contract waterborne infections will recover without any medical intervention and will simply require supportive care. The nature of the infectious agent or pollutant in the water, as well as the individual’s resistance to infection, will determine whether or not a particular person needs antibiotics or another kind of treatment.
The most effective way to prevent the spread of swimming-related illnesses is to keep bacteria out of the water. This implies that if you or your kid has had diarrhea in the last two weeks, you should avoid swimming.
To avoid the most frequent swimming-related diseases, take the following precautions:
- When swimming, keep water out of your mouth.
- After swimming, dry your ears.
