A bath or shower also aids in preventing common skin diseases. Medicated powders and deodorants help keep the skin dry. Special care of the feet is also important. You should wash your feet daily and keep them dry. Diarrhea and Dysentery a.
Medical personnel can advise regarding the cause and degree of illness.
Remember, however, that intestinal diseases are usually spread through contact with infectious organisms which can be spread in human waste, by flies and other insects, or in improperly prepared or disinfected food and water supplies. When treated water is not available you must disinfect the water in your canteen by boiling it or using either iodine tablets or chlorine ampules. Iodine tablets or chlorine ampules can be obtained through your unit supply channels or field sanitation team. In an emergency, boiling water for even 15 seconds will help. Allow the water to cool before drinking.