intestinal infections are a common disease that can be caused by a variety of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses and parasites, with varying degrees of harm to human health. The following are some of the effective methods for preventing intestinal infections:
Food selection and treatment: The choice of fresh, clean food is the first link in the prevention of intestinal infections. When buying vegetables and fruits, you shall select those who have no signs of decomposition or deterioration. For meat, seafood, etc., it is important to ensure that their sources are regular and fresh. In the treatment of foods, the raw foods should be separated and cross-contaminated. For example, different dishes and knives are used to treat raw meat and ready food, respectively, and the blades and dishes that cut raw meat must be thoroughly cleaned before they can be used for other foods. • Cooking process: Food must be fully cooked and boiled, especially food that is easily carried by pathogens such as meat, eggs and seafood. High-temperature cooking can kill most bacteria, viruses and parasites. For example, chickens ensure internal temperatures above 74°C and eggs are boiled to yolk condensation, which can effectively prevent the infection of pathogens such as salmonella. Drinking water safety: Drinking clean, hygienic water is essential. It is best to drink boiling tap water or bottled water. Avoiding the use of untreated raw water, such as river water, lake water, which may contain a large number of bacteria, viruses and parasites, such as Jadi worms and the hidden spasms, can cause intestinal infections.
II. Development of good personal hygiene practices • Hand-washing: hand is an important medium for the transmission of pathogens. After meals, after exposure to public goods, before and after food is processed, hands are carefully washed. Using soap and fluid water, the hand-washing method is correct, and the hand-brain, back-hand, finger-suture, finger-nails, etc., is carefully applied for a period of not less than 20 seconds. In the absence of mobile water, hand-washing fluids containing alcohol can also be used for cleaning. Maintaining oral hygiene: Poor oral hygiene can also lead to intestinal infections. Brush your teeth early and late every day, clean your teeth with wires and change your toothbrush regularly. Overdose of bacteria in the mouth may cause infection as food enters the digestive tract. For example, bacteria in teeth can cause gastrointestinal inflammation.
• Avoid exposure to the source of infection; For example, the frequency of access to places such as kindergartens, schools, etc. during the virus epidemic should be minimized. In cases of infection in the home, quarantine measures, such as the use of separate dishes, towels, etc., and the timely cleaning and disinfection of vomiting and excreta of patients to prevent the transmission of pathogens. • Attention to public health: attention to sanitation in public places, such as restaurants, public transport, etc. To the extent possible, the use of public dishes should be avoided and, if used, strict disinfection should be ensured. When travelling on public transport, do not eat directly behind the handler, seat, etc. to reduce exposure to pathogens.
iv. Increased body immunity • A balanced diet: A balanced diet helps to improve body immunity and prevent intestinal infections. Adequate proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals are consumed. More fruits with vitamin C, like oranges and lemons, vitamin C is resistant to oxidation and increases the resistance of the body. At the same time, more food, such as wheat bread, vegetables and so on, which is rich in food fibre, helps to maintain intestinal health. • Motion and rest: Motion can promote blood circulation and improve body immunity. Aerobics with a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate strength per week, such as walking, jogging, etc. It is also important to ensure adequate sleep, during which the body is self-rehabilitated and adapted to improve immunity and prevent intestinal infections.
V. Preventive measures for specific population groups • Children: children’s immune systems are not fully developed and vulnerable to intestinal infections. Children need to develop good hygiene practices, such as hand-washing, vomiting and so forth. When adding complementary foods, care should be taken in the choice of foods and cooking methods, and foods should be introduced gradually, and too many new foods should be avoided at a time to prevent indigestion and infection. • Older persons: older persons have reduced physical capacity and relatively weak immunity. Attention should be paid to the digestive nature of the diet and to avoiding over-oiled, spicy foods. Periodic medical examinations are conducted to detect and treat potential health problems, such as gastrointestinal diseases, in a timely manner in order to reduce the risk of intestinal infections. These combined measures effectively prevent intestinal infections and protect the health of the digestive system.
