You can become infected by eating or drinking food or water that has come in contact with feces. Food and water become contaminated when they are handled by people with fecal content on their hands not in direct contact with feces. Restaurants are common sites for exposure to this type of food poisoning . Food from street vendors is even more risky. Eating in a private home is the safest food source.
Contaminated ice is still able to transmit disease.
The remaining cases are caused by viruses and protozoa. Diarrhea can also occur after you return home from the trip. Bloody stools HOME CARE Section 5 of 12 Drink 2-3 quarts of fluid per day. In the first 24 hours the best fluids to drink are bottled fruit juices and beverages, caffeine-free soft drinks, hot tea, and broth. During the next 24 hours, eat bland foods such as rice, soup, bread, crackers, eggs, and cereals.