These toxins are responsible for the associated vomiting and diarrhea. The most common toxin is an enterotoxin produced by staphylococcus species. There are other less frequently encountered causes of malabsorption. The risk of developing the most common forms of diarrhea can be reduced by observing good hygiene including hand washing and avoiding contaminated food, utensils or other objects. Children should be taught not to put objects in their mouth.
Hand washing is recommended before and after using the bathroom and before meals.
Don't try to stop diarrhea as soon as it develops. Diarrhea is the body's way of getting rid of whatever food, virus, or bug that is causing it. Diarrhea that comes on suddenly and ends in a day or two is usually caused by an infection or food poisoning . Treatment for simple diarrheal illness consists of giving clear liquids and maintaining adequate hydration. This may be accomplished by giving fluids including oral rehydration fluids.