Eat Right: The monsoon bane for children — gastroenteritis | Parenting News,The Indian Express
With monsoon at our doorsteps, be extra cautious about the food and water your child consumes
The monsoon is upon us and so are certain infections that compromise on health, especially of the little ones, as the heat-and-humidity duo hits highs.
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The long-awaited rains may appear refreshing after the tormenting summer heat but it also brings along the risk of bacterial and viral infections among children that may make it an unpleasant monsoon for you, if you don’t take the required precautions.
When it rains heavily, water quality gets adversely affected. Storm water containing faecal matter full of bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and other microorganisms contaminates the water sources.
Waterborne protozoa, comprising Cryptosporidium species and Giardia are so ubiquitous that they have been detected even in the post-treatment drinking water supplies. When children get in contact with the contaminated water they are more likely to develop gut-related diseases, primarily gastroenteritis.
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