Food and water safety for persons infected with human immunodeficiency virus.
Clin Infect Dis
; 36(Suppl 2): S106-9, 2003 Apr 01.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12652380
ABSTRACT
Public health and food safety experts estimate that millions of episodes of illnesses annually can be traced to contaminated food and water. Food and water safety is extremely important to persons infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). A compromised immune system causes people with HIV or AIDS to be more susceptible to foodborne illness from eating foods that are unsafely handled and poorly prepared and from using water from unsafe sources. Food- and waterborne illnesses can cause diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting that can lead to weight loss. These illnesses can be minimized or prevented if proper precautions are taken.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Water Microbiology
/
Food Contamination
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HIV Infections
/
Food Microbiology
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Clin Infect Dis
Journal subject:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States